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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 22, 2015
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    As long as you can ensure adequate drainage and use a pot large enough to accommodate its roots, then there's no reason why you couldn't grow this tree in a container. This would actually help minimize its excessive growth and makes pruning maintenance easier too. Here is more information on growing trees in containers: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/how-to-grow-container-trees.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    January 13, 2019
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    A Google search reveals that the tree is hardy from USDA zones 7 to 11. Your entire state lies outside of this zone, most of which are zones 5 and 6. It will likely die every year and have to be replanted, unless you take extra steps to protect it, or plant it in container to be brought inside each year.

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    MichiganDot on
    January 13, 2019
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    Paulownia is an invasive species in Indiana and much or the eastern half of the USA. So it will grow in Indiana but it is not recommended.http://www.ecosystemgardening.com/paulownia-princess-tree-on-most-hated-plants-list.html
    If you give us information on what you are looking for in a tree, perhaps we can suggest an alternative.

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    BushDoctor on
    June 11, 2019
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    It will be hard to say without seeing a photo of the damage. It could be a variety of issues. Please include one, and I will be more than glad to help.

    In the meantime, this article will help you to care for these trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/royal-empress/worlds-fastest-growing-shade-tree.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 12, 2020
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    It appears that you are on the very lower edge of where it can survive. This will mean that winter damage will be common. This is, likely, the cause of lack of flowering.

    You can try mulching, and adding a little fertilizer that is high in phosphorus and potassium to try and mitigate the issue, but it will likely continue.

    With age, the tree may begin to flower, but this is not guaranteed.

    Here are some articles that will offer more information on the tree:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/royal-empress

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 14, 2020
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    Likely, the author made a slight spelling error. It has the correct spelling in this article:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/royal-empress/getting-rid-of-royal-empress-trees.htm

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