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*Paulownia tomentosa (Thunberg) Siebold & Zuccarini ex Steudel. Princess Tree, Empress Tree, Paulownia. Phen: Apr-Jun; Sep-Oct. Hab: Roadsides, disturbed areas, roadcuts, forests. Dist: Native of China.

ID notes: The leaves of stump sprouts can reach very large sizes (at least to 80 cm long and wide). The woody capsules are persistent, and the densely tomentose, tan flower buds are conspicuous through the winter.

Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Other Comments: Paulownia has become a nuisance, showing an ability to invade pristine woodlands. The very soft wood is highly prized in Asia.

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, C, F, Fl6, FNA17, G, Il, K1, K3, NE, NY, Pa, RAB, S, Tat, Tn, Tx, Va, W, WH3, WV

Links to other floras: = Paulownia tomentosa - FNA17

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: UPL
  • Great Plains: UPL
  • Midwest: UPL
  • Northcentral & Northeast: UPL

Heliophily ⓘ: 7

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image of plant© Erik Danielson source | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Keith Bradley | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Gary P. Fleming | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Joey Shaw source | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Richard & Teresa Ware CC-BY-NC, permission granted to NCBG | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Gary P. Fleming | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Gary P. Fleming | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Richard & Teresa Ware CC-BY-NC, permission granted to NCBG | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Gary P. Fleming | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Erik Danielson source | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Bruce A. Sorrie | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Erik Danielson source | Original Image ⭷

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