200 Kiri Princess Foxglove Empress Tree Seeds ~ FRESH BONSAI Paulownia tomentosa
~ ~ ~ WE OFFER BOTH PKT. & BULK SIZES ~ ~ ~ Royal Empress, Paulownia tomentosa, Hardy! Tree Seeds Paulownia tomentosa (also known as the Empress Tree, Princess Tree or Foxglove Tree; pao tong 泡桐 in Chinese; kiri 桐 in Japanese) is a deciduous tree in the genus Paulownia, native to central and westernChina, with large heart-shaped to five-lobed leaves 15-40 cm across, arranged in opposite pairs on the stem. On young growth, the leaves may be in whorls of three and be much bigger than the leaves on more mature growth. The characteristic large size of the young growth is exploited by gardeners: by pollarding the tree and ensuring there is vigorous new growth every year, massive leaves are produced (up to 60 cm across). These are popular in the modern style of gardening which uses large-foliaged and "architectural" plants. Common Names: Royal Paulownia, Princess Tree, Foxglove Tree, Sapphire Dragon, Kawakami, Kiri Tree, Rattlebox Tree, Sapphire Princess Zone: 5 to 8 Growth rate: Very Fast Plant Type: Flowering Tree Family: Scrophulariaceae Native Range: Central and western China Height: 30 to 40 feet Spread: 30 to 40 feet Bloom Time: April Bloom Color: Pinkish-lavender Flower/Fruit: Clusters of fragrant, tubular, funnel-shaped, pinkish-lavender flowers. Fall Color: None Sun: Full sun Crown uniformity: irregular outline or silhouette Crown shape: round; vase shape Crown density: moderate Drought tolerance: moderate Water: Dry to medium Maintenance: Medium Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers sandy humus loams with good drainage. Sowing Paulownia Seeds: The seeds of Paulownia are very small. Light, warmth and moisture enhance germination. Germination: Surface sow indoors. Requires light for germination. Artificial light is recommended.