About
Paulownia tomentosa, the foxglove tree, is a fast-growing, large, deciduous tree to 15 m with very large, broadly ovate, hairy leaves to 30 cm across. Erect panicles of fragrant, foxglove-like, lilac-blue flowers are produced on bare branches in spring, before the leaves. One of the most dramatic of all flowering trees � spectacular as a specimen in a sunny, sheltered garden.
About the genus
Paulownia are fast-growing, large, deciduous trees with very large, broad, hairy leaves and erect panicles of fragrant, foxglove-like, lilac-blue flowers in spring. Grown as dramatic specimen trees in sunny, sheltered gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.