NordMax21® Royal Empress Tree
Paulownia x 'NordMax21'
A cold-hardy variety of the world's fastest growing tree!
- Grows up to 15 feet per year for fast shade and instant landscape impact
- Frost-resistant and cold-hardy down to -10 degrees
- Non-invasive and sustainable planting choice
- Absorbs four times the CO2 of beech or oak trees
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The World's Fastest-Growing Tree for Colder Climates
The Royal Empress Tree is beloved for its fast growth, low maintenance and environmental-friendliness - and with this new and improved variety, you can grow it in colder climates, too!
Also known as the Princess Tree and by its botanical name, Paulownia, the Royal Empress Tree can grow up to an impressive 15 feet per year - making it perfect for gardeners and homeowners who want shade, fast. And with the new-to-market NordMax21 cultivar, you'll get the same fast growth, plus improved cold tolerance and frost resistance - this tree is hardy down to Zone 5.
When you plant the Royal Empress Tree, you'll get instant landscape impact, along with a flush of vibrant purple blooms in late spring. And you'll be helping the environment, too - this tree is a non-invasive, sustainable way to keep your yard cool and your air clean. Because of their fast growth, Royal Empress trees can absorb up to four times the CO2 of beech and oak trees.
Did you know: The Royal Empress Tree is commonly used as a sustainable source of wood, and it's strong, lightweight timber is used in everything from surfboards and guitars to interior design and construction!
Don't miss out - if you're looking for a fast-growing, flowering shade tree that can thrive even in cool climates, the NordMax21 Royal Empress is the perfect choice.
Looking for a different variety of Royal Empress? Check out the new PhoenixOne cultivar!
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Product Details
| Mature Height: | 40-50 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 30-40 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Growth Rate: | Fast Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Paulownia x 'NordMax21' |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ, ME, WI |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 5-11 outdoors |
Growing Zones: 5-11 outdoors
(hardy down to -10℉)
Customer Reviews & Photos
Based on 21 reviews
I planted it and the
I planted it and the leaves all fell off. It might be dead. We will see in the spring.
New Royal Empress Tree - - - First Impression
It's a little soon to comment on the long term aspects of this tree - - - I only received it a week ago. This was my first purchase from Fast Growing Trees. I am seriously impressed! The care taken to wrap and box my tree insured it arrived happy and healthy. Since this is a mid season purchase, my tree isn't dormant. It's ready to jump in the ground and stretch out in my Central Florida soil. Great job folks - - - so far!
Healthy plants
Fast shipping,healthy plants, 1 of 4 broke in shipping, was handled quickly and replaced, pricing is a bit higher than local, but 1 yr guarantee makes it worth it. And having a live person to get professional advice on demand is a plus.
Great Overall Purchase and Delivery
Great all around experience. I’m awaiting milder days to permanently move the young tree out of the controlled environment I maintain year round.
Very impressed!
The trees I ordered arrived in good shape. They have been in the ground several days now, and are doing very well. Quite happy with the purchase!