Paulownia tomentosa, common names princess tree, empress tree, or foxglove-tree, is a deciduous hardwood tree in the family paulowniaceae, native to central and eastern china and the korean peninsula. Paulownia tomentosa, commonly called royal paulownia, empress tree or princess tree, is native to china. Princesstree occurs in a variety of habitats and plant associations throughout the eastern united states that are similar to those of its native range (see site characteristics). 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. Broadleaf deciduous tree, 30-60 ft (9-18 m) tall, fast growing. It is an extremely fast-growing tree with seeds that disperse readily and is considered an invasive exotic species in north america that has undergone naturalisation in large areas of the eastern us,. It grows rapidly, adding 15 feet each year to reach a mature height of 50 feet and a width of 30 feet in just 10 years. Paulownia tomentosa (princess tree) is a broad, medium-sized deciduous tree with an umbrella-shaped crown. It may be a minor, occasional, or important component of plant communities of which it is a part. It is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that is primarily grown for its profuse spring bloom of foxglove-like flowers and its large catalpa-like green leaves. Leaves opposite, simple, large broad-ovate to ovate (10-25 cm long and wide), unlobed or shallowly 3-lobed, margin entire, dark green above, dense woolly beneath (i. e. , tomentose, hence tomentosa ). Get deals and low prices on tree paulownia at amazon Native to china, the princess tree is a woody, deciduous, high-maintenance tree in the empress-tree family (paulowniaceae). Handsome, broadly oval to heart-shaped leaves, 6-12 in. Long (15-30 cm), are oppositely arranged along the stems. Transform your garden with an array of plants , seeds & flower bulbs.
