Paulownia tomentosa (Thunb.) Steud
Princess tree Empress tree
Deciduous tree grows 10-25 m tall leaves heat-shaped 15-40 cm across flowers very fragrant produced before the leaves, cream or lilac fruit egg-shaped capsule 3-4 cm long, containing numerous tiny seeds
Soil: It is tolerant of pollution and can tolerate many soil types
Comment: "In Japan, where the tree's name of Princess Tree originates, its name stems from the practice of planting seeds of the tree when a couple has a daughter it is said that by the time the daughter is in her older teens or at the peak of adulthood when she is ready to marry, the tree by this time has also grown to maturity, which is then felled and made into a tansu dresser as a wedding gift''
Ornamental plant. Timber tree. Paulownia tomentosa requires full sun for proper growth. Because of its tolerance and flexibility, Paulownia functions ecologically as a pioneer plant. Its nitrogen-rich leaves provide good fodder and its roots prevent soil erosion. Eventually, Paulownia is succeeded by taller trees that shade it and in whose shade it cannot thrive
Paulownia imperialis Siebold & Zucc
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