Phoenix One® Royal Empress Tree
Paulownia x 'Phoenix One'
Get quick shade with our #1 fastest-growing tree
Grows up to 15 feet each year
Non-invasive, so it won't spread where you don't want it
Drought-tolerant and grows well in even tough conditions
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This brand-new cultivar takes everything you love about the Royal Empress Tree - fast growth, easy good looks and impressive impact - and makes it even better. Strong, low maintenance, eco-friendly and incredibly tolerant of warm climates, this tree is one you won't want to miss.
The Royal Empress Tree is best known for its fast, dense growth. When summer comes, the tree forms a dense canopy that shades your yard and can even help lower your energy bills. The tropical-looking leaves are huge, measuring about a foot wide. Unlike the original Royal Empress, this tree won't flower - but it features the same super-speedy growth, adding on up to 15 feet each year.
Best of all, the Royal Empress Tree is hassle-free. It grows almost anywhere, and has no significant insect or disease problems. And it tolerates drought and grows in almost any kind of soil - even toxic ones where other plants won't thrive.
Your Empress Tree is a hard worker, from its ability to cut household costs to its large leaves that act as giant air filters. And it's a sustainable planting choice - fast-growing, low-maintenance and non-invasive. In fact, it's lightweight, sturdy wood is prized for construction, interior design and more!
If you're looking to make a statement fast, the Phoenix One Royal Empress Tree is the perfect choice. Don't miss out - add this popular and fast grower to your landscape!
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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 'Phoenix One' |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 7-11 outdoors |
Growing Zones: 7-11 outdoors
(hardy down to 10℉)
Customer Reviews & Photos
Based on 22 reviews
Fantastic trees. Fast growing and
Fantastic trees. Fast growing and beautiful
Took a bit longer than
Took a bit longer than expected to get here. But trees were in great shape and are growing like crazy. Very impressed with the trees. Will definitely order more next year.
Fast!
Came as Promised and was planted within 2 days of arrival and she has grown already and has numerous green, luscious leaves.
Never plant a royal pawlonia or empress tree
I was very glad to get this tree about 20 years ago and it in fact was fast growing and I loved the shade it provided. But I wish I never got it. There are four main drawbacks to this tree. The first is in fact, it is invasive. The second is that the root system will extend out for quite a distance and run very close to the surface of your lawn, causing it to be bumpy, unsightly and difficult to mow around. The third reason is that after the drop of the leaves, which are enormous and difficult to rake, for the remaining winter months, the tree is very ugly and the soft wood, branches are constantly falling. The final reason is that those roots allow mud wasps and mud hornets to build nests, and you will be plagued with those nasty insects every summer. That’s why many people recommend ever planting this tree and I am now one of them.
Great!
Leave fell off right away after arrival, planned it, cut it down to a couple inches mid April, May first sprouted. Growing well. We love it! It’s now taller than my last picture 😊
