Among the fast-growing species most requested in recent years, Paulownia tomentosa at the nursery stands out for its exceptional growth rate and spectacular spring flowering. At TECNOVIVAI we grow it using the same method applied to all our ornamental species: constant attention, calibrated substrates and regular checks, from cutting to the specimen ready for the project.
What Paulownia tomentosa is and why it grows so quickly
Native to China, Paulownia tomentosa is a deciduous tree known for its lightweight timber and a growth rate that can exceed two metres per year during the early stages of life. Its leaves are large, heart-shaped and deep green, quickly creating a strong visual presence even in newly established projects. This makes it an interesting choice wherever substantial green volume is needed in a short time without sacrificing ornamental value.
Flowering and ornamental value
The species’ most recognisable feature is its spring flowering: panicles of fragrant, bell-shaped violet flowers appear before the leaves and transform the crown into a mass of colour visible from a distance. Few fast-growing trees combine this quality with such speed of development, making Paulownia tomentosa appreciated both in spacious private gardens and in public projects seeking immediate visual impact in the first seasons after planting.
What a Paulownia tomentosa specimen looks like at TECNOVIVAI
We grow Paulownia tomentosa at the nursery using the same quality-control criteria applied to all our production: balanced structure, a well-formed root system and no forced growth that could compromise the tree’s stability after transplanting. As we also explain in how to recognise a quality plant, rapid growth must never come at the expense of structural strength, and we apply this principle to this species as well.
Where to use it in a landscape project
Thanks to its rapid growth, Paulownia tomentosa is well suited to projects requiring shade or screening within a relatively short timeframe, as well as regeneration schemes where a visible result is needed from the first seasons. It can also be supplied container-grown, allowing flexible planting through much of the year, and combines well with other ornamental species in our range, such as Acer palmatum, for projects that alternate quick volume with more refined detail.
For information on availability, girths and supply options for Paulownia tomentosa, our team is available to assess the solution best suited to your project.
