So far I have grown 3 species of Paulownia. None of them have been hardy enough to become a tree in my Iowa climate. The last try is a Hybrid Paulownia, known as Paulownia Arctic. This hybrid suppose to be the cold-hardiest Paulownia available, so it is worth a chance to get this fast growing […]
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Arctic Paulownia Hybrid
Arctic Paulownia is a Paulownia that suppose to grow fast and be hardy. I have tried a few Paulownia trees in my Iowa location and so far all of them have died back to the ground. This is my best chance yet.
Paulownia Tomentosa Winter Damage
My Paulownia Tomentosa isn’t looking very good after the past winter. Most winters have caused mild to heavy dieback.
Paulownia Flower Buds
I noticed something in my Paulownia tomentosa tree. When I looked closer I saw they were flower buds. This is the first year they have formed. The very cold weather may kill the flower buds, but has been interesting nonetheless.
Iowa Paulownia Tomentosa
Paulownia Tomentosa is not completely hardy here. It is the shrubby tree growing on the left side. The leaves can be huge early in life.
Fast Growing Paulownia
Paulownia is a fast growing genus made of various species. Photos below will show a couple of those species I am trying here and these Paulownia are borderline hardy here. Shrubby-looking Paulownia tomentosa. Paulownia elongata with large leaves.
Paulownia Fast Iowa Growing Tree
The Paulownia(Paulownia tomentosa) is an unusual tree that has died back to the ground, only to come back stronger now than before. The tree has huge leaves that make me look small.