Unidentified Growing Object
2023-06-07 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Sharon Whitehurst
Sharon writes, "I'm hoping some of the local plant folks can identify this monster which has taken over a corner of my greenhouse. Its about to hit the roof, so will need to be removed, but I like knowing the names of things. The leaves are thin and velvety. The single leaf in the photo measures 15 inches from tip to the indentation at the top. Willis-the-Cat enjoyed its shade--until it crowded him out."
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Update from Sharon: "A determined online search this morning suggests my invading plant/tree may be 'paulownia tomentosa'--aka Princess or Empress Tree. The mature tree has lavender blossoms--and may be an offspring of a full grown specimen about a mile down the road. I'm basing my tentative identity on several online photo closeups which show the distinctive side shoots and growing tip. Confirmation would still be welcome."
Confirmation from Billy Joe Fudge: Letter: UGO is Royal Paulownia Comments | Permalink
2023-06-07 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Sharon Whitehurst
Sharon writes, "I'm hoping some of the local plant folks can identify this monster which has taken over a corner of my greenhouse. Its about to hit the roof, so will need to be removed, but I like knowing the names of things. The leaves are thin and velvety. The single leaf in the photo measures 15 inches from tip to the indentation at the top. Willis-the-Cat enjoyed its shade--until it crowded him out."
Have an ID? Send it using one of the methods on our Contact Page.
Update from Sharon: "A determined online search this morning suggests my invading plant/tree may be 'paulownia tomentosa'--aka Princess or Empress Tree. The mature tree has lavender blossoms--and may be an offspring of a full grown specimen about a mile down the road. I'm basing my tentative identity on several online photo closeups which show the distinctive side shoots and growing tip. Confirmation would still be welcome."
Confirmation from Billy Joe Fudge: Letter: UGO is Royal Paulownia Comments | Permalink