Paulownia tomentosa
Princess Tree
The Princess Tree, also known as the Empress Tree or Foxglove-Tree, is a fast-growing deciduous hardwood tree native to central and eastern China and the Korean Peninsula. It is known for its large, heart-shaped leaves and fragrant violet-blue flowers that bloom in early spring. The tree is considered invasive in many regions, including North America and parts of Europe.
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Lamiales
Paulowniaceae
Paulownia
Paulownia tomentosa contains geranyl flavonoids and produces verbascoside in hairy root cultures.
Cultivated as an ornamental tree, Paulownia tomentosa is used in parks and gardens. It has ecological value as a pioneer plant, providing nitrogen-rich leaves for fodder and preventing soil erosion. The tree's large leaves are used in modern gardening styles, and its soft, lightweight seeds were historically used as packing material. In Japan, it is customary to plant the tree when a daughter is born, with the mature wood used for wedding gifts. The timber is also utilized in making musical instruments and has been suggested for carbon capture projects.
Early spring
Spring or fall
10–25 m (33–82 ft)
Violet-blue
Full sun, tolerant of pollution and various soil types, suitable for barren and arid regions
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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