Paulownia Elongata - Empress Tree

Best known for its stunning display of spring flowers.  Tree is fast growing, attaining a height of 30’ and up with a nearly equal spread.  Heavy trunk with nearly horizontal branches.

Furry green/brown flower buds the size of small olives form in autumn and last through the winter, then open in early spring. Buds open before leaves and form upright clusters (6-12” long) of trumpet shaped 3” long highly fragrant flowers of purple with yellow bands and purple speckles in the center.

The large, light green leaves are heart shaped 5-12” long and 4-7” wide. 

Likes full sun, deep, moist, well-drained soil and regular watering.