Paulownia tomentosa
Description:
The empress tree or princess tree is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that is primarily grown for its profuse spring bloom of foxglove-like flowers.
Common Name: princess tree
Family: Paulowniaceae (The Princess Tree family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-8
Light: Full Sun
Height: 40' and over
Width: 10' and over
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Tree
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Dry, Average, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
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