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Large Leaf Linden vs Empress Tree

Tilia platyphyllos

Paulownia tomentosa

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Large Leaf Linden
Empress Tree

Large Leaf Linden is a tall, deciduous tree native to Europe. Large Leaf Linden features oblong leaves that turn from yellow-green to brilliant yellow in the fall. Large Leaf Linden is ideal as a shade or ornamental tree in a larger yard.

The Empress Tree is a fast growing, ornamental shade tree. It has purple, fragrant flowers that are quite attractive. The flowers emerge before the leaves in early spring. The leaves of this tree can grow very large, up to 30 cm long.

As one of the fastest growing trees in the world, this tree has been given considerable attention for carbon sequestration projects. It drops many seeds which can make it invasive in warmer climates. Please do some research and plant the right tree in the right place.

The Empress tree’s genus name comes from Princess Paulowna, daughter of Tsar Paul I of Russia.

LARGE LEAF LINDEN QUICK FACTS

EMPRESS TREE QUICK FACTS

Zone: 3a
Zone: 5a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Flowers: yellow-white
Flowers: light purple
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: high
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium





Other Names: broadleaf lime, large-leaved lime
Other Names: chinese empress tree, foxglove tree, princess tree, royal paulownia