Paulownia tomentosa
PRINCESS TREE, EMPRESS TREE
Paulowniaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: China-Korea-Taiwan

Other Botanical Names: Bignonia tomentosa, Paulownia imperialis, P. recurva

Other Common Names: Royal Paulownia, Powton

 
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Paulownia tomentosa
PRINCESS TREE, EMPRESS TREE
Paulowniaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in mauve-purple

Flowering Time: late spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & mediterranean designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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