Hi Bill,

Note the tree's habit-- incredibly open and rangy. Looks terrible in winter.
It can also, under the right growing conditions, reach an alarming height
quickly. Basically, it looks good for about 3 weeks out of 52.

Dave

"Bill Oliver" wrote in message
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In article ,
Cereus-validus wrote:
Every year when it blooms there is a flood of inquiries about this weed
tree.

Princess Tree (Paulownia tomentosa)

Its an escape from China.


That's it. Thanks. A quick Google on it comes up with repeated
statements that it is not an appropriate tree for landscaping,
but the sites weren't clear on why. It sure is pretty when
it blooms, and I don't have a problem with big leaves. What's
the down side?

billo