Paulownia tomentosa – Paulownia, Foxglove tree

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Paulownia tomentosa – Paulownia, Foxglove tree

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A tree with sturdy, thick, protruding branches that produce a curvaceous crown shape. The bark is greyish brown, later becoming rough. Young branches are thick and have velvety hair. Older branches become bare and hollow. The leaves are often equally wide and long and sometimes up to 40 cm in fully robust trees. They feel velvety because of hairs on the top and bottom. The leaf stem can grow up to 20 cm long. Shortly before the leaves appear, the flowers bloom in terminal, branched plumes. The flower heads have soft hairs and are light brown in colour. They start in the previous summer, creating a risk that they can freeze during a harsh winter. The flowers are a bright lavender blue and 5 - 6 cm long. Paulownia requires a sheltered site.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
Clear stem (10)
Specifications
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Height
10 - 15 (20) m, fast growing
Crown
flat-topped sphere, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
greyish brown, young twigs greenish brown, velvety
Leaf
heart-shaped to broad oval, green, 15 - 40 cm
Flowers
lavender blue, in upright plumes up to approx. 30 cm, May
Fruits
ovoid capsule, remaining on tree for a long time
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all types, preferably not wet
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate to poor
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
China
Synonyms
Paulownia imperialis
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) flatened spherical round/spherical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green violet May fast growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Paulownia tomentosa

Paulownia tomentosa can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 (20) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Paulownia tomentosa is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 (20) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Paulownia tomentosa is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Paulownia tomentosa with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Paulownia tomentosa blooms in may.
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