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About Empress Tree
The princess tree is a fast growing tree in the Paulowniaceae family. It is named in honor of Russian Princess Anna Paulowna (1795-1865). This shade tree grows rapidly adding 15 feet each year to reach a mature height of 50 feet and width of 30 feet in 10 years. It tolerates a range of soils including low fertility and high acidity but prefers moist, deep, sandy-loam well-drained soil.
Taxonomy
Paulownia tomentosa
Paulownia
Paulowniaceae
Lamiales
Also known as
Princess tree and Foxglove-tree

How to care for Empress Tree

How often to water your Empress Tree

every 9
Empress Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Empress Tree in your home

a window
Empress Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Empress Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Empress Tree in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Empress Tree

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Empress Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Empress Tree can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
Water Needs
Empress Tree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Empress Tree requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Empress Tree does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Empress Tree is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.
Growth Pattern
Empress Tree grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Empress Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Empress Tree
Empress Tree
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
