Lombardy poplar

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Definition

Noun: * A tall, fast-growing tree: A specific variety of the black poplar (Populus nigra 'Italica') known for its distinctive, very narrow, columnar shape and upward-pointing branches. It is often planted in rows for windbreaks or as an ornamental landscape tree.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • A row of lombardy poplar trees lined the long driveway to the farmhouse.
    • The tall, slender silhouette of the lombardy poplar is a common sight in the countryside.
    • They planted lombardy poplars as a fast-growing screen to block the view of the road.
Advanced Usage
  • The lombardy poplar is susceptible to a fungal disease called canker, which can shorten its lifespan.
  • In landscape design, the lombardy poplar is used to create strong vertical accents.
Variants and Related Words
  • Poplar (n): The common name for trees of the genus , which includes the lombardy poplar, cottonwood, and aspen.
  • Black Poplar (n): The species () from which the lombardy poplar cultivar was derived.
Synonyms
  • Columnar poplar: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its shape.
  • Populus nigra 'Italica': The formal botanical name.
Related Phrases
  • Poplar grove: A group of poplar trees, which could include lombardy poplars.
  • Windbreak tree: A functional description of one of its common uses.
Noun
  1. distinguished by its columnar fastigiate shape and erect branches

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