Foxglove Tree. A broadly columnar tree with hairy bright green leaves and pretty pinkish lilac flowers marked yellow inside. Max Height 12m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Paulownia tomentosa
A broadly columnar tree with hairy bright green leaves and pretty pinkish lilac flowers marked yellow inside.
Additional information
| Generic | Paulownia |
|---|---|
| Species | tomentosa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Foxglove Tree |
| Flower Colour | pink, lilac |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 12m |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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