There's no debating that the empress tree (Paulownia tomentosa) is a stunning sight. With its flamboyant pink blooms and large stature, it's an aesthetically pleasing, flowing plant that can add drama ...

MOWEAQUA - "Jack and the Beanstalk" has got nothing on Gerald Ringo and the empress tree. Ringo, armed with two green thumbs, felt like taking a botanical walk on the wild side three years ago when he ...

Last spring I planted a tiny 10-inch-tall empress tree (Paulownia tomentosa). I did it knowing full well that I’d never see any of its fragrant violet flowers and that, more likely than not, the tree ...

I am looking for suggestions for a fast-growing shade tree. Have been reading about royal empress and the hybrid poplar, but welcome any ideas or suggestions. Probably the fastest-growing tree I can ...