Paulownia fortunei Fast Blue Minfast - Foxglove Tree

<p style="text-align: justify">A<strong> <a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/shrubs/shrubs-by-variety/paulownia.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paulownia</a> </strong>in flower is truly a regal presence. No, rather Imperial! It is, after all, its lovely nickname from Asia: <strong>the imperial tree</strong>. This charming tree is indeed native to the montane forests of China and Korea where <strong>it has, since time immemorial, held a role that is at once utilitarian, ornamental and symbolic.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify">Majestic, superb, magnificent... every glowing superlative can be used to describe this very beautiful, fast-growing tree. <strong>A magnificent spring flowering, both beautiful and fragrant, followed by a profusion of large heart-shaped leaves</strong>, all finished off by decorative fruiting in winter.</p> <p style="text-align: justify"><strong>Plant imperial tree in rich, deep, cool but well-drained soil</strong>. <strong>Its favoured exposure is full sun</strong>, although it will quite happily live and thrive in partial shade.</p> <p style="text-align: justify"><strong>Remarkable shade tree</strong>, it is also much appreciated during the hottest hours of summer days. It has often been planted in towns, in avenues or in parks, because <strong>it resists pollution, poor pruning, pests…</strong> <strong>The only thing that causes it some concern is severe winter cold</strong>, which can destroy flowers and young shoots. In cold climates, plant it in a part of the garden sheltered from heavy frost and cold winds.</p>