Paulownia fortunei 'Fast Blue' Hedge leathery leaves

leathery leaves

fruit and fall colour are fire-cracking red or tinged with red making this cultivar one of the best maples when looking for colour effect

but does benefit from regular pruning as its natural growth habit can be a bit leggy

Fruit is orange red flush

avoid planting in positions which require clearance to walk or drive beneath

Paulownia fortunei 'Fast Blue' Hedge leathery leavesSmaller than its well known relative P. tomentosa, this excellent fast growing cultivar develops into a pyramidal tree up to 8m tall, bearing large heart shaped leaves up to 20cm across. In spring, panicles of fragrant, lilac and white flowers decorate the tree. Good on all well drained soils. Requires full sun and shelter. H5