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  5. Mints, Plantains, Olives, and Allies
  6. Foxglove Tree Family
  7. Paulownia
  8. Princess Tree

species 44,336 observations

Princess Tree

Paulownia tomentosa

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

12 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Fall Webworm Moth, White-marked Tussock Moth 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 8
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Carolina Mantis, Orchard Oriole 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Rocky Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Habit
Dense Rounded Spreading
Plant type
Perennial Tree Edible Weed

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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