Paulownia. Native of India. Chance of it surviving in England, 5%. Once already damaged 0%. Having said this, if you can somehow get it established, I have seen some magnificent specimens. It is best grown in a greenhouse for the first year to develop a good root system. Good luck next time!
Seem them in gardens all over England all growing well, -7 and a howling wind in an exposed position nearly did for mine but it recovered. I'm located in sunny Yorkshire and they are very happy here
I know of several large/huge Pawlonia growing vigorously in Norfolk for many years, surviving the 1980s freezes and the Beast from the East and the rest of whatever the winds ‘straight from Siberia’ can throw this way.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
There is a very tall one growing in a local park near me and I love it when it is in full flower. Spectacular. I have yearned for one ever since I identified what it is but my garden is not ideal for one. Poor thin soil, very windy and dry so I have bitten the bullet and accept that I can only enjoy and admire the one in the park from a distance.
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I know of several large/huge Pawlonia growing vigorously in Norfolk for many years, surviving the 1980s freezes
and the Beast from the East and the rest of whatever the winds ‘straight from Siberia’ can throw this way.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.