Empress Tree, Dragon Tree (Paulownia kawakamii)

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htop San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Mar 10, 2004

Empress Tree, Dragon Tree
Paulownia kawakamii

After a long winter wait, the tree's buds are opening with blooms, blooms and more blooms. Shown in early morning light. (San Antonio, Tx.)

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drummerguy Naples, FL Mar 20, 2008

I live in (Zone 10a) and planted paulownia trees in my front yard. They all are growing super fast and i'm kinda suprised because south florida almost seems to be a dead zone for trees, the hurricanes here don't help either. Do you have any tips for taking care of paulownia trees in the heat?

P.S. The type is "Tomentosa"

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htop San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Mar 21, 2008

I have not grown this plant myself Two people in my neighborhood have them. I had spoken to one of them about her huge tree a few years ago. As I recall, she did not mention anything about giviing it any spwcial care. The other neighbor planted his in the area betwen the sidewalkwalk and the street curb. It grew very fast. After about 4 years, it was very large. At times, his tree looked somewhat wilted when the temperatures soared in the summer and we were in an extended drought. He finally, cut it down. I think that the tree did not have enough soil to expand its roots into because underneath a thin layer of soil is solid imestone. I am sorry that I can't provide you with the information that you are seeking. Perhaps someone else will furnish you with more information.

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drummerguy Naples, FL Mar 21, 2008

Oh! you just reminded me that they tolerate extreme temps of -10 degrees to 110 degrees. Not only that, they are estimated to grow 10 to 18ft. a year. Some even say they are a hardwood tree.

Here is a Pic of one of my paulownia trees. they are brand new, i bought them when they were dormate.

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htop San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Mar 22, 2008

Yes, they grow amazing fast.

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htop San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Mar 22, 2008

Yes, they grow amazing fast. Thanks for sharing the photo.

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drummerguy Naples, FL Mar 22, 2008

You can cut them down to the ground over and over and they will grow right back! Very Amazing. I've seen pictures of its lilac colored spring flowers making it a great tree for ornamental purposes, and from what I have read, within 5 years they serve as a great shade tree.

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drummerguy Naples, FL Mar 22, 2008

Here is the same tree three days later.

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htop San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Mar 24, 2008

Just surprising how fast they grow. Thanks for sharing the photo.

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