Paulownia Elongata / Beautiful Paulownia Tree Genus - Paulownia Species - Elongata Common name - Beautiful Paulownia Tree Pre-Treatment - Not-required Hardiness zones - 6 - 9 Height / spread - 40'-70' / 12 - 22 m / 30'-50' / 9 - 15 m Plant type - Medium Tree Vegetation type - Ornamental deciduous Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun Growth rate - Fast Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline Soil type - Clay, laom, Sand, well drained Water requirements - Average Water Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical, Vine Leaf / Flower color - Green / -- Plant growth rate - Fast Paulownia elongata is a species of plant in the Paulowniaceae family. It is used as a forestry tree in North America and China. It is reportedly the fastest growing hardwood tree, which are known to grow up to 15 or more feet in the first year. Commercial plantations are normally established from selected clones resulting from micropropagation. Some proponents claim that P. elongata plantations can reach a harvestable size in five to seven years. Leaves are very large and pubescent. This species can withstand a very wide range of environmental conditions, however, it will not grow at altitude. Paulownia elongata has a number of uses: a) An ornamental tree of parks and gardens; grown for its purple flowers and shade tolerance. b) It is a forestry tree producing strong, yet light wood. c) Owing to the large quantity of biomass produced annually, it is suited for use as a feedstock for biofuel production. Paulownia trees may be grown in colder climates, but the tree will die back to the ground every winter. If it dies back every winter it will never reach mature blooming size, but it will still add interesting foliage to your yard or garden for the summer. Mulch roots heavily with straw or leaves in fall in climates that get below 15 degrees F (10 degrees C). Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds