Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Paulownia L. [261]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Paulowniaceae

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description_en: Genus of 6 species of deciduous trees occurring in woodland in E. Asia. They produce stout shoots and usually large, hairy, opposite, ovate or 3- to 5-lobed, mid- or yellow-green leaves, often with heart-shaped bases. The flower buds are formed in autumn, and open, before the leaves appear, to bell- to trumpet-shaped, foxglove-like flowers, borne in terminal panicles. Grown for their habit, attractive foliage, and showy flowers, they are fine specimen trees for a lawn. They grow and flower best in climates with long, hot summers. In frost-prone areas, grow as pollards, which will produce very large, ornamental leaves.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy; young plants may be damaged by frost.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Take root cuttings in winter. Over-winter young plants under glass in their first year.

pests_en: Canker, honey fungus, leaf spot, and powdery mildew may cause problems.

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comment: E.Asia

comment_ja: キリ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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