princess tree
Paulownia tomentosa
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A deciduous tree prized for its large heart-shaped leaves and fragrant purple-pink flowers that appear in spring before the foliage emerges. Grows rapidly and makes a striking ornamental specimen, though it can self-seed prolifically.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Sapphire Dragon' is a sterile cultivar bred to prevent seed production and invasiveness while retaining ornamental flowers. 'Foxglove Tree' refers to the wild type, valued for its rapid growth and timber production.
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A deciduous tree prized for its large heart-shaped leaves and fragrant purple-pink flowers that appear in spring before the foliage emerges. Grows rapidly and makes a striking ornamental specimen, though it can self-seed prolifically.
Climate Match for your location
See how well princess tree grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Sapphire Dragon' is a sterile cultivar bred to prevent seed production and invasiveness while retaining ornamental flowers. 'Foxglove Tree' refers to the wild type, valued for its rapid growth and timber production.