100 Seeds Empress Tree Paulownia tomentosa Fast Growing Shade Ornamental Flowering Tree

The Empress Tree, Paulownia tomentosa, is a fast-growing deciduous tree known for its large heart-shaped leaves and showy upright clusters of fragrant violet flowers in spring. It can add substantial height in a single season, making it a striking choice for a quick shade tree or a bold ornamental focal point in the landscape.

Grown for its broad tropical-looking foliage and spring blooms, this tree works well in spacious yards, parks, and as a specimen planting where its rapid growth can be appreciated. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and the large leaves create a dense canopy through the growing season.
Species: Paulownia tomentosa
Type: Deciduous tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, spreading canopy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile
Zones: 5-9
Germination: Surface sow, light required, 2-4 weeks
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Spacing: 20-30 feet apart
Notes: Fast-growing; may die back in colder zones and regrow from roots