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princess tree

Paulownia tomentosa

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Common names

39 names · 26 languages
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French
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Afrikaans
  • Keiserinboom[3]
Catalan
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Czech
  • pavlovnie plstnatá[3]
Danish
  • kejsertræ[3]
Finnish
  • huopakeisaripuu[3]
German
Hebrew
  • פולובניה הדורה[3]
Hungarian
  • illatos császárfa[3]
Italian
Japanese
Korean
  • 참오동나무[3]
Lithuanian
  • Kininė paulovnija[3]
Polish
  • Paulownia Omszona[3]
Portuguese
Russian
  • Павловния войлочная[3]
Serbian
  • Царска пауловнија[3]
Slovak
  • paulovnia plstnatá[3]
Spanish
Swedish
  • kejsarträd[3]
Turkish
  • Prenses Ağacı[3]
Ukrainian
  • Павловнія повстиста[3]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Paulownia tomentosa — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Princess Tree — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Empress Tree — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Royal Empress Tree — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Royal Paulownia — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Paulownia tomentosa.
[2] Paulownia tomentosa — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • princess tree — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Blauglockenbaum — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • chinese empress tree — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Empress Tree — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Foxglove Tree — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Royal Paulownia — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Kiri — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Paulonia real — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Árbol chino de la Emperatriz — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Arbre d'Anna Paulowna — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Paulownia — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Paulownia impérial — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Paulownia tomenteux — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Paulonia — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Anna Paulownaboom — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Quiri — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
[3] Paulownia tomentosa — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • princess tree — results[13].names[2]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Blauglockenbaum — results[13].names[9]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • chinese empress tree — results[13].names[27]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Empress Tree — results[13].names[5]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Foxglove Tree — results[13].names[12]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Royal Paulownia — results[13].names[4]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Kiri — results[13].names[18]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Paulonia real — results[13].names[14]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Árbol chino de la Emperatriz — results[13].names[1]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Arbre d'Anna Paulowna — results[13].names[36]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Paulownia — results[13].names[8]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Paulownia impérial — results[13].names[3]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Paulownia tomenteux — results[13].names[35]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Paulonia — results[13].names[23]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Anna Paulownaboom — results[13].names[20]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Quiri — results[13].names[26]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • キリ — results[13].names[6]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • 桐 — results[13].names[7]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • pavlovnie plstnatá — results[13].names[10]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • 毛泡桐 — results[13].names[11]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Павловния войлочная — results[13].names[13]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Paulownia Omszona — results[13].names[15]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • 참오동나무 — results[13].names[16]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • paulovnia plstnatá — results[13].names[17]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Paulònia — results[13].names[19]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • 毛泡桐 — results[13].names[21]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • kejsarträd — results[13].names[22]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Keiserinboom — results[13].names[24]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • illatos császárfa — results[13].names[25]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • kejsertræ — results[13].names[28]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • פולובניה הדורה — results[13].names[29]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Prenses Ağacı — results[13].names[30]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Kininė paulovnija — results[13].names[31]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • 泡桐 — results[13].names[32]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Павловнія повстиста — results[13].names[33]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • huopakeisaripuu — results[13].names[34]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
  • Царска пауловнија — results[13].names[37]; taxon id 119792; Paulownia tomentosa.
[4] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Paulownia tomentosa ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Blauglockenbaum (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 156461; taxon 6TVD7.
  • Princesstree (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 156462; taxon 6TVD7.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Paulownia tomentosa is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Paulowniaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
9.14–15.24 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Mature spread
6.1–9.14 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Dense; Rounded; Spreading

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt); Sand; Shallow Rocky

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

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Flowering season
Spring

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

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Native range
C. & E. China, S. Korea.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Low
Plant profile

About this plant

princess tree (Paulownia tomentosa) is a tree. It flowers in May.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Paulownia tomentosa — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 2378665; ID 6TVD7; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 2378665; ID 6TVD7; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Paulownia tomentosa — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering season
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time

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  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Paulownia tomentosa — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 286892; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1035728, 1035729, 1035730, 1035731, 1035733

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.