Paulownia fortunei FAST BLUE ('Minfast') – Paulownia fortunei FAST BLUE ('Minfast')

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Paulownia fortunei FAST BLUE ('Minfast') – Paulownia fortunei FAST BLUE ('Minfast')

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FAST BLUE is a medium-sized tree up to about 20 m tall. The crown is pyramidal, distinguishing the tree from all other Paulownia species. The grey-brown bark remains smooth for a long time and will only become shallowly grooved later in life. The oval leaves are up to 20 cm long and medium green in colour. Besides the good pyramidal crown shape, flowering is the main ornamental value. The flower panicles are formed before winter, but the flowers open in April. The flower panicles are about 35 cm long but can reach almost 50 cm. The flowers are lilaviolet, a fraction darker than in P. tomentosa and up to 10 cm in size. FAST BLUE flowers also open about two weeks earlier than in P. tomentosa. They are followed by egg-shaped box fruits that usually remain on the tree until after winter.
FAST BLUE grows in any soil, provided it is not too wet and is sufficiently permeable. The tree tolerates a lot of heat and sunlight. However, FAST BLUE is sensitive to wind and the flower buds can also freeze during prolonged periods of frost. A somewhat sheltered location is therefore recommended.

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Specifications
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Height
15-20 m
Width
10-12m
Crown
pyramidal, half open crown
Bark and branches
twigs reddish brown, bark greyish brown
Leaf
oval, up to 20 cm long, medium green
Flowers
lila violet, in upright panicles, approx. 35 cm long, late April-early May
Fruits
ovoid capsule, brown, long-lasting
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any, preferably not wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
not good to moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad conical narrow conical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green violet April May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Paulownia fortunei FAST BLUE ('Minfast')

Paulownia fortunei FAST BLUE ('Minfast') can eventually reach a height of 15-20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Paulownia fortunei FAST BLUE ('Minfast') is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15-20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Paulownia fortunei FAST BLUE ('Minfast') is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Paulownia fortunei FAST BLUE ('Minfast') with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Paulownia fortunei FAST BLUE ('Minfast') blooms in april, may.
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