Paulownia Tomentosa Plants

Foxglove Tree or Empress Tree) Paulownia tomentosa is a lovely medium sized flowering tree with very large, green leaves which can be up to 40 - 60 cm in diameter native to the woods of Northeast India.

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.

Soil: Moist or well drained, fertile soil. Avoid waterlogged areas.

Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Paulownia tomentosa can suffer some die back after very cold winters, especially as a young plant and will grow best in a warm sunny garden. Shelter from cold winds.

Flower Colour: Cream and mauve

Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous (with plants in warm areas growing more quickly).

Habit: Medium sized branching tree.

Height: 12 m (40 ft)

Spread: 10 m (32 ft)