World's Fastest Growing Shade Tree that grows up to an Astonishing 15 Feet within the First Year, reaches Heights of Over 25 Feet in 3 years, at Maturity, can hit 50' in LESS than 5 Years!!! With the Arrival of Spring, this Tree Displays Beautiful Bell Shaped Deep Lavender Flowers that Bloom in Cascading Clusters that Infuse the air with the scent of Jasmine. After Spring, the leaf's can reach an amazing width of 3 Feet; Which makes this Tree the most Efficient in the world at Air Purification. And Better yet, in the Winter, the Tree's Branches are covered in Very Beautiful Furry Buds as they wait for the First signs of Spring. Mature trees protecting older homes normally reduce the energy bills by blocking the sun's heat and offering wind protection. Also referred to as The Royal Princess tree, it produces shade faster than any other tree. Then in the fall, it drops large leaves, letting through warm sunshine when you need it. While it is tolerant of most Any Soil Type, the Empress does the best in Well~Drained soils. Drought Tolerant and Hard to Kill. It Prefers Sun or Partial Shade, and one of the "Best Things" is that it's "Pest Disease Resistant." The wood of the Paulownia is very unique and is used for making furniture, toys, plywood, musical instruments, housing construction, and for packaging. The Japanese also had great appreciation for the wood, and most Japanese households would have at least one piece of furniture made from this wood. Thrives in Most areas of the US, and even certain parts of Mexico Canada. Hardy Zones 5-11. Can be Planted Anytime. The Easiest Tree to Grow there is. The Empress will be an Outstanding Accent to your Landscape Providing the Shade in a FRACTION of the time most trees will take to do so. And for Bonsai Lovers, it Couldn't get any Better as FAST as this tree Grows and Make's a Beyond Beautiful Bonsai.