Fowering, Seed pods developing and after seeds disperse.
Empress Tree
Native: China Family: Paulowniaceae
The genus Paulownia is in honor of the Grand Duchess Anna Pavlovna of Russia. Imported to Europe by the Dutch East India Company in the 1830s and brought to North America soon after.
The Empress tree appears to be more invasive in Georgia,North America than in Europe. With the proper care this is not a problem.
The very large, impressive leaves and the beautiful, foxglove like flowers captivate to all that set their eyes on this tree in Springtime.
A Long spray of seed pods submerge in the Fall.
