Thursday, December 19, 2013

Things To Know About Paulownia Elongata

By Harriett Crosby


It is normal for people to have some tree plants in their backyard. There are many variety for this tree plants that people will want to have in their backyard. One of them is the paulownia elongata. This is the species of tree species belonging to the Paulowniaceae family. This is a native species of tree found in Asia.

The said tree is distinct, especially when it comes to its leaves. The leaves are fairly known because of its very large leaves that also look pubescent. The said tree can withstand a wide variety of environmental conditions, from hot weather to cold ones. However, this tree cannot live when it is on higher altitudes.

If the person has taken an interest in planting this tree species, then it is for the best to learn of its scientific classification. The kingdom to which it belongs is plantae, just like any plant species. It belongs to angiosperms, eudicots, and asterids too. It belongs to the order of Lamiales and family of Paulowniaceae.

This species of tree is also known for its various uses. For example, it is cultivated a lot because it can be used as an ornamental tree. It has a purpose of beautifying an area. This is the reason why it is used in gardens and parks too. Many gardeners or landscapers will make use of this species of tree because of its purple flowers and shade tolerance.

Another use for this tree species is for biofuel. As soon as this tree species that one has planted grows properly, it can serve as a feedstock for the biofuel production. It has been proven to produce a large quantity of biomass on a yearly basis. This is basically why this tree species has been chosen to be used for biofuel feedstock.

The uses for this tree is not limited to ornamental or biofuel purposes. It is also a useful tree for those who are in need of lumber. When the said tree is used as forestry trees, then it is possible to get the kind of lumber that is strong yet light. Countries like North America and China are now steadily cultivating this tree for their own purpose.

There are other countries cultivating this tree for their own purpose, though. Among them are those which supports the establishment of commercial plantations. Most of the commercial plantations nowadays make use of selected clones. The clones used for the cultivation usually come from micropropagation.

A lot of people know this tree species to grow to a height of more than 15 feet during the first year. That is only in the first year. That is mainly the reason why this tree species has been considered as the fastest growing hardwood tree. The harvestable size for the said tree species is usually around five to seven years.

It is only normal for people to make use of the paulownia elongata nowadays. It is an extremely useful tree to have. Whether one plans to cultivate it intentionally or not, it should be really useful. It is up to the owner to decide on what purpose will the said species of tree live for.




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