Paulownia tomentosa, commonly known as the Foxglove tree, is a pretty and unusual tree that was introduced from China in 1834. Its wood has been used for many years to make furniture. In its native environment, a mature tree can produce up to 20 million seeds per year. With a slightly unusual name, Paulownia tomentosa was named after Anna Pavlovna, daughter of Czar Paul 1 and wife of Prince Willem of the Netherlands. The Foxglove tree grows interestingly. Its vast, bright green, hairy...