Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Paulowniaceae

Genus:

Paulownia

Species:

Paulownia tomentosa

USDA Symbol:

PATO2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

lavender, purple

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from roots and stumps after cutting or fire damage, contributing to its invasive potential.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to mixed forests and hillsides

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover. Germinates readily without pretreatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI