What are the differences between Paulownia (Paulownia) and Jacaranda (Jacaranda)? An explanation of how to distinguish between similar species.
Paulownia (Paulownia) and Jacaranda (Jacaranda jacaranda) are both deciduous trees with "paulownia" in their name, and are quite similar in that they both produce purple, tubular, bell-shaped flowers, and their flowering seasons are also close. Traditionally, the paulownia has been considered a sacred tree by the Japanese, and its flowers and wood have been highly valued, while the jacaranda...