Hi guys have got my baby Paulownia Tomentosa through in the post today, im going watch this grow into a whoppa. Just a few questions.. 1. im based in the uk so shall i keep it in the conservatory until spring? 2. Will it grow much from now to spring, do u think it will need repotting? 3.How much water to these guys like?? Any other speacial requirments?.. Any help be great so this gaint can grow!!!!!! cheers
Pretty sure these are very sturdy plants. In Philadelphia they grow as weed trees, completely hardy and not demanding in culture. We just replaced ours at Logan circle. The original trees from the 1920's (?) have been replaced with plants selected from nearby Longwood Gardens. http://www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org/phlgreen/logansquare.htm Good luck with your tree.
Answers; 1. You could keep it in your conservatory so long as the temps are cool. These trees are deciduous and need a period of winter dormancy. 2. It shouldn't grow at all during winter months (as above). No re-potting needed. 3. Average amounts of water are required. If too dry the leaves will begin to flag. They're fast growers and well structured trees. Very fragrant blooms in May. The larger the tree becomes, the smaller the leaves. I've heard some people cut them back hard every year to keep the large foliage. I personally have never met anyone doing this. All the gardeners I've visited simply grow it on without interfering, maybe only removing low branches. Cheers, LPN.
oh i have heard it is good to prune it right back to incourage rapid growth and larger leaves after a year... ANyone agree?? I saw one in a garden and it had been chopped in half the follwoing year and grew right up with huge leaves but this stops it blooming right.. Anyway excellent advise cheers !!!
