Empress Tree (Paulownia tomentosa)
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The Empress tree or Royal Paulownia is a deciduous hardwood tree native to China and Korea. It is one of the fasted growing trees in the world and lumber can be harvested after only 10 years of growth. Empress tree lumber is a lightweight, strong, and durable hardwood that is versatile and used in many applications. The tree fixes nitrogen and enriches the soil; the large leaves are rich in nutrients and make excellent fodder and compost.
It's very beautiful purple nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators.
Easy to grow even in depleted soils. Can be invasive in warmer climates.
USDA Zone 5-9
