Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Why the Princess Tree is Gaining Attention in India

Paulownia tomentosa, commonly known as the Empress or Princess Tree, is admired for its striking beauty.  It features large, heart-shaped leaves and, in the spring, produces  showy, lavender to purple, trumpet-shaped flowers before the leaves emerge. These flowers, often fragrant, create a  stunning display against the blue spring sky.  The tree's rapid growth and large leaves also contribute to its aesthetic appeal, especially when coppiced to produce dramatic, oversized foliage. 
Paulownia tomentosa tree seeds

More detailed look at its beauty :

Flowers : The tree's most prominent feature is its early spring blossoms. These are large, upright panicles of fragrant, lavender-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers.
 
Leaves : Paulownia tomentosa has large, heart-shaped leaves that can be 20-30 cm (or even larger on coppiced trees). They are a vibrant green above and pale green and hairy (tomentose) below. 

Form
 : The tree has a rounded, umbrella-shaped crown, making it a visually appealing specimen tree for lawns and gardens. 

Growth : Its rapid growth rate adds to its allure, with some specimens growing 3-6 meters in a single year. Coppicing (cutting it back to the ground in early spring) results in enormous leaves, adding to its unique aesthetic appeal. 

Note:- the Empress tree (Paulownia tomentosa) can tolerate hot climates, though it may need some extra care during heat waves. While it's known for its resilience to both cold and heat, withstanding temperatures from -20°C to 35°C, extreme heat can cause issues like leaf scorching and wilting. 

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The Paulownia tomentosa, also known as the Empress Tree or Princess Tree, is considered one of the most beautiful ornamental trees in the world. 
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Friday, March 14, 2025

Elderberries of Kashmir: A Hidden Superfood in the Valley

If you're seeking elderberries or elderberry products in Pulwama, Southern Kashmir , or for online purchase in Kashmir, here are one option to consider:

https://jkmpic.blogspot.com (Jammu & Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre) Offers dried elderberries, such as the 100% Natural Organic Elder berry (Sambucus nigra) in a 100 grams resealable pouch.

Availability: 100,250 grams
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Where to buy seeds

A place to all record all the plants I find…

Where to buy seeds ?
https://jkseedsbank.blogspot.com/

(Complete information to choosing local & online seed stores)

Buying Local: Seed Sources Near Me
Most beginners start out buying seeds locally for many reasons. Maybe that’s the only option they know at first. Or maybe they don’t have time to wait for a seed catalog order to arrive. But even when purchasing garden seeds locally, there are pros and cons to the different places you can buy seeds. In India, you can buy seeds from various sources depending on your needs—whether for home gardening, farming, or commercial cultivation.

Online Platforms
Amazon India (amazon.in) – Wide variety of vegetable, flower, and exotic plant seeds.
Flipkart (flipkart.com) – Offers seeds for gardening and farming.
JK seed Bank (https://jkseedsbank.blogspot.com/)- JK Seed Bank Kashmir is  small  family-owned Seed  ank located on  Southeren Kashmir . They have been growing and saving seeds
since 1996,and offer a diverse selection of  vegetables, herbs, flowers and medicinal plants.
They are respossible of the safe seed pledge, which  means the do not sell genetically  modified or treated seeds.
Ugaoo (ugaoo.com) – Specializes in home gardening seeds and plants.
Nurserylive (nurserylive.com) – Offers seeds, plants, and gardening supplies.
Kisan Mandi (kisanmandi.com) – Agriculture seeds and farming supplies.
JK Seed Bank
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