Sapphire Princess Zone: 5 to 8 Growth Rate: Very Fast Plant Type: Flowering Tree Family: Scrophulariaceae Native Range: Central and western China Height: 30 to 40 feet Spread: 30 to 40 feet Shape: Round; vase shape Color: Pinkish-Lavender

• Empress Trees are noted for its profuse bloom of funnel-shaped, vanilla scented, pinkish-lavender, flowers. Flower interiors have dark purple spotting and creamy yellow striping. The 2 inch flowers appear in spring in clusters, 14 inches long before the leaves emerge, so they stand out nicely, especially against an evergreen background.

Empress Trees are noted for its profuse bloom of funnel-shaped, vanilla scented, pinkish-lavender, flowers. Flower interiors have dark purple spotting and creamy yellow striping. The 2 inch flowers appear in spring in clusters, 14 inches long before the leaves emerge, so they stand out nicely, especially against an evergreen background.