Paulownia

Paulownia

Foxglove tree, Empress Tree. A deciduous tree with spectacular large  green leaves and thick shoots. Can be grown just for its leaves.  Flowers, which open late in spring before the leaves emerge are trumpet shaped, and violet-blue hence the name foxglove tree. The tree grows on through the summer nearly into October and so the tip of the shoots die back leaving a black weathered look.  Paulownia 

Name: Paulownia tomentosa

Approx. Height and spread: 8M x 8M

Position: Sun

Soil Ph: All

Moisture: Moist, but well drained soil.

Hardiness: Hardy