This imperial tree grows just as fast and blooms magnificently.

Bamboo is a fast-growing plant, but there is another one that is gaining ground and that also looks great thanks to its purple flowers.

It’s about the call Paulownia, also nicknamed imperial tree, kiri or princess tree. “It is recognized by its large heart-shaped leaves and its spectacular flowering, a cloud of violet flowers that fill the air with a delicate perfume,” they detail from Home Break.

Among its advantages, in addition to that rapid growth — up to five meters in a year if optimal conditions are met — are said to provide good shade and are suitable for ecological projects.

Specifically, as mentioned, its dense foliage promotes the absorption of CO2its roots help to regenerate the soil, they are capable of growing in poor soils and tolerate periods of drought well.

In spring, they are also quite a spectacle, since they are covered in bell-shaped violet flowers.

“Its adaptability and multiple qualities make it a valuable asset, for both small gardens and large-scale agricultural projects“, they highlight on the aforementioned website.