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Paulownia elongata 'Super Select'

 
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Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Paulownia (pa-LOH-nee-a) (Info)
Species: elongata (ee-long-GAH-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Super Select

8 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Trees

Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Purple

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Deciduous
Blue-Green
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
By grafting

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive DrkRaven01 On Oct 14, 2008, DrkRaven01 from Poulsbo, WA wrote:

I heard about these trees a few years ago from a friend that lives in North Carolina. What really caught my interest was that under the right circumstances they can grow up to 15 feet the first year. Now thats a Tree. They also have Giant leaves for the first few years and then mellow out somewhat. They also have large purple cluster type flowers that eminate a soft fragrience which will draw butterflies and humming birds. Cutting them back to the ground the first 2 years helps in their height. These trees are really amazing. They are being grown now in mass quanities for their very straight and clean lumber. They are considered at full maturity at 5 years. Could be a great cash crop if you have the land. They also do well in poor water conditions. But the first 2 years you will need to water if the water table is real low.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Orland Park, Illinois
Denison, Iowa
Poulsbo, Washington
Falling Waters, West Virginia



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