Paulownia tomentosa (Princess Tree, Paulownia, Royal Paulownia, Foxglove Tree)
Botanical Information
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Paulownia |
| Species | tomentosa |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
| Height | 10 - 15 m |
| Spread | 8 - 9 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Fast growing deciduous tree. |
| ID Characteristic | Large green ovate leaves that produce a profuse bloom of tubular, funnel-shaped pink flowers. |
| Landscape | Flowering tree for lawns. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
| Notable Specimens | Bonython Estate Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
Photographs
Seed released from the capsules in late summer.
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