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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

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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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