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- Are there different types of Paulownia?
- What makes a Paulownia stand out?
- How do I care for a paulownia?
- Horticulturally interesting species of paulownia:
- Tips
The Paulownia elongata has light purple flowers
Are there different types of Paulownia?
The name Paulownia is strictly speaking the name of a genus of flowering plants of the family Blauglockenbaumgewächse. The most well-known kind is probably the Paulownia tomentosa, the (Chinese) Blauglockenbaum, it is called also Kaiserbaum.
About seven species of Paulownia are known, besides there are still some hybrids, which are either caused by natural crosses or by special breeding. Here, the breeders wanted to breed desired properties, for example, to improve the quality of wood and / or to increase the frost tolerance. Not all species are equally suitable for the private garden.
What makes a Paulownia stand out?
Most types of Paulownia are considered quite fast awake, with the exception of Paulownia catalpifolia. Their flowers are mostly light purple and the wood quality is very good. However, you will rarely find this tree in the trade.
As the name suggests, the flowers of the bluebell tree are blue or purple and bell-shaped. They sit on up to 40 centimeters long panicles. In other species of Paulownia, the flower colors vary from white to light blue to purple, and the size of the flowers and panicles is different.
How do I care for a paulownia?
The care of a Paulownia is not complicated, provided you live in a mild area without harsh winter frosts. Otherwise, the tree survives the winter, but not its buds. Therefore, you can not reliably expect a regular flowering. The Paulownia needs a warm and bright location.
Horticulturally interesting species of paulownia:
Tips
Although an older bluebell tree is hardy, but young shoot and the buds tolerate cold very bad and tend to freeze.