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Paulownia tomentosa

Paulownia tomentosa

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Foxglove treeTree, DeciduousFamily: Paulowniaceae

Height: 12mSpread: 8m
Hardy

Flower colour:

Purple

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

The foxglove or empress tree, Paulownia tomentosa, is a deciduous, fast-growing tree native to China. It's primarily grown for its giant leaves and panicles of foxglove-shaped blooms.

If left unpruned, the foxglove tree will quickly grow to form an attractive tree. However, the biggest leaves result from pruning it to the ground each year, in late winter. The result is strong, vigorous growth with huge leaves. As it flowers on wood grown the previous year, plants pruned each year won't produce flowers.

For best results, grow Paulownia tomentosa in full sun or dappled shade in a sheltered spot in moist, well-drained soil, though it'll grow well in most soils.

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Paulownia ‘Tomentosa’ and wildlife

Paulownia ‘Tomentosa’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Paulownia ‘Tomentosa’ poisonous?

Paulownia ‘Tomentosa’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People