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Monster Plant I can't figure out what it is?!?!

comments (5) September 7th, 2010 in gallery

SaintNate SaintNate, member
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BIG DADDY LEAF
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This plant has been growing at my dad's for about 3 years and 2 years ago was completely chopped below the ground in order to kill it. In about a year, it grew to being over 2 stories tall with leaves on it that measure 2 feet in diameter! The leaves are soft and fuzzy but the plant doesn't seem to produce anything. It reminds me of a giant beanstalk from the children's book. It would be great to identify this beast so I know how to care for it. My dad started 2 smaller versions of it for me to plant in my yard and I am finally ready to put them in the ground. What is it though? Anyone know?

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RootofitAll writes: definitely Paulownia tomentosa (princess tree, empress tree) due to the rapid growth. It has purple flowers and large seed pods. http://bit.ly/hnutV4 Posted: 5:14 pm on February 2nd
Gardenstate writes: It is a Princess tree.
Posted: 8:59 am on October 7th
glennt writes: princess tree Posted: 11:17 pm on September 14th
donnatonasket writes: I don't know what it is but don't think it is Paulownia. Sorry no help. Donna Posted: 10:40 am on September 10th
katie74 writes: maybe princess tree (paulownia tormentosa) or perhaps catalpa Posted: 9:50 am on September 8th
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