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Paulownia

Paulownia

Paulownia trees are known for their large, heart-shaped leaves and beautiful purple flowers. They grow quickly and provide shade for many animals in the forest.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Paulownia has large, velvety heart-shaped leaves and showy, fragrant purple, trumpet-shaped flowers in spring. Its light gray-brown bark is smooth, and distinctive brown seed pods persist through winter.

KingdomPlantaePhylumMagnoliophytaClassRosopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyBignoniaceaeGenusPaulownia
Paulownia
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Paulownia

Category

Trees

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its enormous heart-shaped leaves can grow bigger than your head!

Paulownia flowers produce lots of nectar, making delicious honey for bees and humans!

Paulownia trees are also known as the 'Empress Tree' or 'Princess Tree'.

The lightweight wood is perfect for making surfboards, kayaks, and even airplane parts!

Special abilities

Ability

Speedy Sprout

Paulownia can sprout incredibly fast, growing several meters yearly, helping it quickly outcompete other plants for sunlight and space.

Ability

Soil Healer

Paulownia can thrive in poor, damaged soils, using its deep roots to help improve fertility and prevent erosion in degraded lands.

Ability

Fire Shield

Paulownia's wood has a high ignition temperature, helping the tree survive wildfires better than many other tree species.

Ability

Carbon Catcher

Paulownia can absorb huge amounts of carbon dioxide very quickly, helping clean the air faster than many slow-growing trees.

Measurements & details

Height
12-20 m
Canopy Spread
8-12 m
Edible
No
Trunk Diameter
50-100 cm
Lifespan
30-80 years
Fruit Type
Capsule
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Type
Deciduous

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Princess TreeRoyal Paulownia

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy looking at Paulownia trees from a safe distance and avoid climbing them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Paulownia?

12-20 m

How wide does Paulownia spread?

8-12 m

Is Paulownia edible?

No

How big is Paulownia?

50-100 cm

How long does Paulownia live?

30-80 years

Where is Paulownia usually found?

Forests

What kind of fruit does Paulownia produce?

Capsule

How fast does Paulownia grow?

Fast

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