March 31st, 2007: Empress Tree (Paulownia tomentosa) by careyjane

The Bloom of the Day for March 31st, 2007 was Empress Tree (Paulownia tomentosa).

View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/bloom.php?date=2007-03-31

I love this tree!!! I bought one at the nursery the other day not knowing even what it was....just liked it. When I posted on plant identification, I was told not to plant it in Texas. It is so gorgeous I think I may have to plant. Thank you for showing this tree.