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350 Royal Empress Tree Seeds (Paulownia tomentosa), Fast Growing, Shade Tree
The Royal Empress Tree (Paulownia tomentosa) is a stunning, fast-growing ornamental tree native to China, admired for its spectacular spring display of fragrant, pinkish-lavender, funnel-shaped flowers. Blooming before the leaves emerge, the 2-inch blossoms form dramatic 14-inch clusters with a sweet vanilla scent, featuring dark purple spotting and creamy yellow stripes inside. Flowers are edible and can be used to add a unique flair to salads.
This tree is not only admired for its beauty but also for its incredible growth rate. It can reach 30–40 ft tall and wide in just a few years (up to 50 ft in open landscapes), making it ideal for creating fast shade or a bold landscape focal point. Despite its rapid growth, the Empress Tree can live for 80–100 years with proper care.
Key Features:
Hardy Zones: 5–8
Growth Rate: Very Fast
Height/Spread: 30–40 ft tall and wide
Sun: Full Sun
Water: Low to moderate needs
Soil Tolerance: Adapts to a wide range of soils; prefers well-drained sandy loam
Bloom Time: April
Fragrance: Sweet vanilla scent
Flower Color: Pinkish-lavender with purple and yellow accents
Cultural Note: In Japan, traditionally planted at the birth of a daughter to harvest wood for her wedding dowry
Other Names: Royal Paulownia, Princess Tree, Foxglove Tree, Kiri Tree, Sapphire Dragon, Rattlebox Tree
Uses:
Ornamental specimen for gardens and landscapes
Pollarded or coppiced for dramatic large leaves (up to 24")
Can be grown in containers for foliage display
Symbol of prosperity and good fortune
Sowing Instructions:
Germination: Surface sow indoors under strong light (grow light recommended)
Moisture: Keep moist with a dome lid; mist regularly
Light Requirement: Seeds need light to germinate
Tip: Do not cover seeds with soil
Seed Info:
Pack contains 350 seeds
Seeds are not pretreated unless noted
Seeds are open-pollinated and not a specific cultivar
Please note: Germination success can vary based on growing conditions and techniques. Buyers are encouraged to research practices best suited to their local climate and soil.
This tree is not only admired for its beauty but also for its incredible growth rate. It can reach 30–40 ft tall and wide in just a few years (up to 50 ft in open landscapes), making it ideal for creating fast shade or a bold landscape focal point. Despite its rapid growth, the Empress Tree can live for 80–100 years with proper care.
Key Features:
Hardy Zones: 5–8
Growth Rate: Very Fast
Height/Spread: 30–40 ft tall and wide
Sun: Full Sun
Water: Low to moderate needs
Soil Tolerance: Adapts to a wide range of soils; prefers well-drained sandy loam
Bloom Time: April
Fragrance: Sweet vanilla scent
Flower Color: Pinkish-lavender with purple and yellow accents
Cultural Note: In Japan, traditionally planted at the birth of a daughter to harvest wood for her wedding dowry
Other Names: Royal Paulownia, Princess Tree, Foxglove Tree, Kiri Tree, Sapphire Dragon, Rattlebox Tree
Uses:
Ornamental specimen for gardens and landscapes
Pollarded or coppiced for dramatic large leaves (up to 24")
Can be grown in containers for foliage display
Symbol of prosperity and good fortune
Sowing Instructions:
Germination: Surface sow indoors under strong light (grow light recommended)
Moisture: Keep moist with a dome lid; mist regularly
Light Requirement: Seeds need light to germinate
Tip: Do not cover seeds with soil
Seed Info:
Pack contains 350 seeds
Seeds are not pretreated unless noted
Seeds are open-pollinated and not a specific cultivar
Please note: Germination success can vary based on growing conditions and techniques. Buyers are encouraged to research practices best suited to their local climate and soil.
