suaf
ArboristSite Member
I had placed two tiny seedlings of Royal Saphire Paulownias along the parkway of my home early this past Spring. Each was no more than 2-3 inches. As advertised, the trees grew phenomenally fast...the taller of the 2 is now about 13 feet. This happened in 1 growing season. I am amazed. The seller says the trees are non invasive and grow to a mature height of about 35 feet. I live just north of Chicago, so we have some pretty harsh Winters. The seller also said this tree will thrive in all US environments. I am anxious to see if they will survive the Winter. If so they were a great investment. Any suggestions on what to do to help them make it through their first Winter. Soon I will heavily mulch with a fine pine mulch around them (after first frost). Any other suggestions?? Does any one know of Paulownias that thrive in a northern Midwest climate? Thanks!