Paulownia Hybrid Fortunei – 4" Pot

Paulownia Hybrid Fortunei

A hybrid based on Paulownia fortunei , used for rapid afforestation projects and for its ornamental appearance. It offers an interesting compromise between growth and hardiness.

• Use: fast-growing tree for ornamental or afforestation purposes.
• Foliage: decorative foliage, large green leaves.
• Growth: vigorous with heat, water and rich soil.
• Cultivation in Canada: requires a sheltered location; winter protection recommended.
• Format received: young plant in a 4" pot.

Care sheet – Culture in Canada

• Light: full sun, in the most open location possible.
• Watering: water regularly during the first year to encourage root development, then reduce watering once the tree is well established; avoid constantly waterlogged soils.
• Substrate: rich, deep and well-draining soil; in pots, use quality potting soil with a little compost.
• Fertilizer: light fertilization in spring (fertilizer for shrubs or ornamental trees) to support growth.
• Hardiness: some hybrids are more resistant to cold, but young plants must be well protected from intense frosts and drying winds.
• Pruning: It is possible to prune in early spring to shape the trunk or to encourage a bushy habit with large leaves.