Paulownia Fortune (Paulownia fortunei) 200 PCS fresh seeds

🌱 Paulownia fortunei — Foxglove Tree, Empress Tree

Seeds of Paulownia fortunei, a deciduous tree species, are available for purchase. This plant belongs to the Bignoniaceae family and is prized for its stunning flowers and timber. Key selling points include its fast growth rate, attractive foliage, and ornamental value.

🌿 Botanical Description

Paulownia fortunei is a tree that can reach up to 30 m in height, with a conical crown and straight trunk up to 2 m in circumference. The bark is gray-brown, while young shoots, inflorescences, and fruits have a yellowish-brown pubescence. The leaf petiole is approximately 12 cm long, with a narrow ovate-heart-shaped leaf blade up to 20 cm long. The underside of the leaf is densely pubescent at a young age, later becoming slightly pubescent or glabrous, while the upper side is glabrous. The inflorescence is a semi-cylindrical, narrow, and long panicle, about 25 cm long. The pedicel is glabrous, with a calyx that is obovate and 2-2.5 cm in length. The corolla is white, purple, or light purple, tubular-funnel-shaped, and 8-12 cm long. The fruit is an oblong or oblong-elliptical capsule, 6-10 cm in length, with a pericarp that is woody and has a wall thickness of 3-6 mm. The seeds are lionfish-shaped, with a diameter of 6-10 mm including the wing.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep, stratify for 30-60 days, and maintain a temperature of 20-25°C for germination.
• Germination takes 1-3 months, with optimal temperatures ranging from 15-25°C.
• Soil should be well-draining, with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Water regularly, but avoid overwatering, and fertilize during the growing season.
• Paulownia fortunei is hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and can tolerate frost.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Paulownia fortunei is native to China, growing on mountain slopes, in forests, mountain valleys, and wastelands up to 2000 m above sea level. It thrives in temperate climates with moderate temperatures and adequate rainfall.

✨ Interesting Facts

Paulownia fortunei has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. The tree is also prized for its timber, which is durable and resistant to rot. In addition, the seeds are edible and can be used as a food source.