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Empress Tree vs Majestic Magenta Phlox

Phlox Majestic Magenta

Paulownia tomentosa

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Majestic Magenta Phlox
Empress Tree

The Majestic Magenta is a compact ground cover plant that blooms with small, rich magenta flowers in early to mid spring. In spring expect an abundance of these star-shaped flowers.

The Majestic Magenta attracts the attention of birds and butterflies and this plant is popular for it’s low maintenance and salt-tolerance.

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.

Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

Empress Tree Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 5a
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: high


Flowers: small, magenta
Flowers: light purple
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: chinese empress tree, foxglove tree, princess tree, royal paulownia