Paulownia tomentosa Flowering-Tree closely set dark-green leaves and

closely set dark-green leaves and a dense columnar to rounded habit

Plant in full sun to illuminate the peeling bark

or Japanese Holly

They resent disturbance and once planted are best left alone

Paulownia tomentosa Flowering-Tree closely set dark-green leaves andBy some this is considered the most beautiful flowering tree. If protected from spring frost, in May this tree will produce large spikes of rich purple flowers, very similar to the foxglove. The growth habit is fast and sprawling, with an open crown and the wood is very light and pithy easy to prune. The leaves are large, green, and downy, giving a tropical appearance to the foliage. Not a tree for a lover of formal gardening you must be prepared to