princess tree
Paulownia tomentosa
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size30 to 40 feet tall30 to 40 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pinkish-lavender
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Princess tree (Paulownia tomentosa) is a tree for borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It grows fast and forms a dense shape. Pinkish-lavender flowers open in early to late spring and are fragrant.
Pairs well with Scarlet oak, Pink Lemonade blueberry, and Garlic chives.
Native range
Central and western China.