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Paulowniaceae
Royal Paulownia
Paulownia tomentosa
Nobility and prosperity.
- Family
- Paulowniaceae
- Genus
- Paulownia
- Native to
- China
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- tree
- Height
- 30-50 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, adaptable
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Named after Anna Paulowna, Queen consort of the Netherlands and daughter of Tsar Paul I of Russia.
- In Japan, a paulownia tree was traditionally planted when a daughter was born and made into a wardrobe chest for her wedding.
- It is one of the fastest-growing trees in the world, capable of adding 10-15 feet of height in a single year.
- The paulownia flower crest is the second-most prestigious emblem in Japan, after the chrysanthemum of the Emperor.
- Japanese 500-yen coins feature the paulownia flower, reflecting its association with the government.
Color meanings
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nobility
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prosperity
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good fortune