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 Paulownia
tomentosa
“Empress Tree”
Looking like a tree from the pages
of a Chinese fairy tale-the rare, easy and amazingly fast growing Empress tree
stopped me in my tracks one Spring day at U.C.Botanical Garden. Large, fragrant
Lavender-blue foxglove-like flowers are borne in upright terminal clusters on
this large, spreading tree before leaves emerge, presenting a picture of unreal
beauty. Later, large apple-green fuzzy heart-shaped leaves appear, giving a
tropical look. “Empress Tree” thrives in the Bay Area (USDA zones 4-10 and Sunset zones 11-24).
Grows 10’ the first year up to 40’. Happily-if you don’t want a huge tree-YOU
CAN KEEP IT PRUNED SHORT AS A SHRUB where you can enjoy if fabulous blooms and
huge, very tropical leaves-VERY FROST HARDY! Fertile soil is best.
Due to Agricultural Restrictions we cannot ship this plant to Connecticut.
Sun  Avg. water
Shrub or tree USDA zones 4-10
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