About
A fast-growing large deciduous tree to over 20m. Golden brown flower buds are produced in autumn and then open the following spring, before the leaves open. It has large heart-shaped green leaves with a furry texture. Flowers are large clusters of mauve bells with a sweet smell.
About the genus
Paulownia are deciduous trees with large, ovate leaves and erect panicles of foxglove-like flowers in spring; they can also be coppiced for extra-large leaves at expense of flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist, fertile soil. Protect young trees from frost. Very tolerant of atmospheric pollution. For more advice see tree cultivation
PruningPruning group 1 or suitable for pollarding in late winter
PropagationPropagate by seed - although easy it will not come true to variety. For the actual variety, root cutting is most successful.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus