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Limber Pine vs Empress Tree
Paulownia tomentosa
Pinus flexilis
COMING SOON
(new stock expected: fall of 2025)
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN
(we don't know if or when this product will be restocked)
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.
Limber Pine is hardy, long-lived tree found specifically in sub-alpine areas of North America.
This slow-growing evergreen will attract birds and squirrels to your property. Limber Pine will be a beautiful ornamental tree for your yard.