Empress tree grow and care – tree of the genus Paulownia also known as Paulownia tomentosa, Empress tree perennial deciduous used as fragrant ornamental plant or bonsai, can grow in mediterranean, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-10.
Leaves color green in heart shape with serrated edge.
Flower fragrant color purple the flowers in trumpet shape.
Cool winter
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easy to do
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Basal shoots
Planting season:
Winter, spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
7-15 m, 21-47 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
Trumpet shape fragrant flower in purple color
Paulownia tomentosa
Planting Season: Spring Planting, Summer planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Deciduous, Perennial plant, Tree
Plant Uses: Bonsai, Fragrance, Ornamental plants, Shade tree
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water, Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Purple flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: