PAULOWNIA tomentosa
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PAULOWNIA tomentosa
Commonly known as Foxglove tree
Large downy leaves, flowers sweetly scented violet-blue on bare stems
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Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Canker, honey fungus, leaf spot, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
China -
Deciduousbright-green, sometimes shallowly lobed, leaves to 30cm (12in), hairy above and beneath.
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Blue
Violet blue -
PaniclesUpright panicles
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Trumpet5cm (2in) long
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
12m (39ft) -
Spread
10m (30ft)
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TreeFast-growing tree with stout shoots. Produces flowers from buds formed the previous autumn.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
If larger leaves are required -
Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilShelter from cold winds.
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Full sun
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size12m (39ft)
10m (30ft)
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