Tropical Tree Seed Collection 1

Paulownia Tomentosa (Foxglove Tree) – Hardy to 10ºC (qty:10)

Grown mainly for its giant leaves as it is unlikely ever going to flower in the UK due to late frosts. This tree grows extremely fast so its best cut down to approx 12” above ground level every Spring. Watch the trunk throw out several fresh limbs growing up to 10 – 12ft high by the end of Summer with leaves measuring a massive 2ft across.

Albizia Julibrissin (Silk Tree) – Hardy to -10ºC (qty:10)

The hardiest of all the Silk Trees and fully hardy anywhere in the UK is quite a vigorous growing tree but only producing a fairly small specimen in maturity. Grown with a natural umbrella shape to its foliage it is a graceful looking specimen with the added bonus of very, very fragrant flowers which have an extremely delicate appearance.

Catalpa Speciosa (Northern Catalpa) – Hardy to -15ºC (qty: 10)

Easily recognisable by its large heart shaped leaves which are by no means the most attractive feature of this tree. The Catalpa is sometimes called the Indian Bean Tree due to its long 20 – 50cm seed pods which are immediately preceded by showy white flowers. This tree has something for everyone. We have seen a magnificent specimen outside Prague Castle.

Rhus Typhina (Staghorn Sumac) – Hardy to -15ºC (qty: 10)

A fairly small tree related to the Cashew family. An upright shrub or small tree with finely-cut dark green leaflets which turn spectacular shades of orange-red in autumn. Stag's horn sumach is an excellent specimen plant for a small sunny garden producing clusters of red fruit giving it a tropical appearance.