Empress Tree vs Firecracker Goji Berry - TreeTime.ca

Empress Tree vs Firecracker Goji Berry

Paulownia tomentosa

Lycium barbarum Firecracker

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Empress Tree
Firecracker Goji Berry

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.

The Firecracker Goji Berry is a thornless cultivar of the Goji Berry that is known for its sweet red berries. This deciduous perennial produces purple flowers from June through September, with fruit maturation taking place between August and October. Fruit production typically starts in the second year of growth with maximum production in the fourth and fifth year.

Firecracker Goji Berry berries are delicious, nutrient rich, high in antioxidants, and are often called a super fruit. Many describe the Firecracker as sweeter than other cultivars.

Empress Tree Quick Facts

Firecracker Goji Berry Quick Facts

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Zone: 5a
Zone: 3a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: red
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: June - September
Flowers: light purple
Flowers: purple
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none




Other Names: chinese empress tree, foxglove tree, princess tree, royal paulownia
Other Names: goji berry firecracker