Paulownia Seeds – Fortunei

Paulownia Fortunei, also known as the Empress Tree, is a fast-growing ornamental tree valued for its large, heart-shaped leaves and beautiful, fragrant lavender blossoms. It adds an elegant touch to gardens and landscapes while also providing shade and habitat for beneficial pollinators. This hardy deciduous tree adapts well to a variety of soils and climates, making it a popular choice for ornamental planting.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree

• Variety Name: Paulownia fortunei (Empress Tree)

• Growth Habit: Upright, fast-growing tree with wide canopy

• Maturity: Reaches full height of 30–50 feet in 5–7 years under ideal conditions

• Growing Season: Spring to early summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 8–9: February–April

  • Zones 6–7: March–May

  • Zones 5 and below: Start indoors from February–March and transplant after frost

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH

• Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during early growth

• Bloom Time: Spring (produces pale violet, bell-shaped flowers)

• Uses: Ornamental landscaping, shade tree, garden accent planting