Paulownia tormentosa white flowered form

[rosewood]

Hi Maggi,

I believe it would be hardy once well established because it looks like Nashville is zone 7. Perhaps it needs winter covering for a while. I know that the regular lilac flowered empress tree survives in Hungary where the winter can be as cold as -25 C.
Happy Gardening!

[Maggi Young]

Thanks - looks like I am over-estimating Nashville's zone.

Worth trying  for sure if we can source it.

[rosewood]

I wonder if someone at the Sissinghurst White Garden might shed light on its name or origin.
http://frustratedgardener.com/2012/07/03/sensational-sissinghurst-part-2-white-heat/