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Beginner
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12m
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12m
max. height |
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20-50 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Paulownia tomentosa
Other names: Empress tree, Princess tree, Foxglove tree
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Genus: Paulownia
Species: P. tomentosa - P. tomentosa is a large, rounded, deciduous tree with large, heart-shaped leaves and purple flowers (resembling foxgloves) which are formed before the leaves emerge.
Paulownia tomentosa is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-pink, Lilac in Spring
Foliage: Bright-green in Spring; Light green in Summer
Fruit: Pale-brown in Winter
Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant.
Tree shape: Open branched, Rounded, Spreading
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Narcissus 'Irene Copeland' (Daffodil 'Irene Copeland')
Paulownia tomentosa (Foxglove tree) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean, Specimen tree
Cultivation: Grow in rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Provide shelter from cold winds and late frosts.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
mark brock
I have a tree that was planted in full sun in a prominent position. It is now in excess of 5 metres high. Should I hard prune it almost to the ground now? Will it kill it? I am growing it for leaf interest. It was a present and so need to hang on to it. I have the space or a bigger tree but want the best for it. Should I or should I not prune it?
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Question from
camilla shivarg
Secateurs ready, but nervous , how hard to prune,for big leaves but keeping some height , in a huge pot in London
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- Posted: Mon. 8th March 2010 15:53
- Last reply: Tue. 9th March 2010 12:54
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