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    Paulownia fortunei

    Also Known As

    • Fortune's Empress Tree

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-70'
    • W: 30'-70'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

    Paulownia fortunei plant details

    Paulownia fortunei is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Paulownia fortunei

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: paulowniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 FT - 70 FT - wide, 30 FT - 70 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Paulownia fortunei

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A rare form of this delightful genus, this 30-70' species has heliotrope-fragrant, foxglove-like flowers which are blushed with lilac on the outside and creamy-white, heavily spotted with purple inside. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Paulownia fortunei plant

    How to Grow Paulownia fortunei

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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