Empress tree growing 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.
Empress tree flowers
Flower fragrant color purple the flowers in trumpet shape.
Empress tree for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Empress tree growing and care:
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 as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
Trumpet shape fragrant flower in purple color
Scientific name:
Paulownia tomentosa