Wednesday, 25 December 2013

General Information About Paulownia Trees

By Harriett Crosby


Paulownia trees are a distinct type of deciduous plants which are very popular in United States. They are hardwood in nature. The plants grow in all types of climates provided that the soils are well watered. They have long serrated leaves which tend to grow smaller as the tree ages. The tree is characterized by shiny flowers which are purple in color. A typical Paulownia tree grows to an average 60 feet.

These unique varieties are said to originate from China. History suggests that this tree reached America in the year 1880s. It was brought by long distance travelers who used transit between china and America. It is said that the Chinese dinnerware and other utensils used to be wrapped with this plant while on transit. The plant would then shed its seed which would be thrown off to the farms in America. They would then grow without any care.

Paulownia plant ha the ability to develop in every farm land. Its development is estimated to be 8 to 10 years from which it is harvested. As soon as the harvesting is over, stump of the tree do sprout to a new plant. This provides the landowner with a benefit because they are not prompted to return to nursery beds to select new ones. Users of this precious wood used it to make home furniture, packaging containers and musical instruments.

The growth of this tree has numerous environmental advantages. They absorb environmental pollutants resulting from hog and dairy farming. They regulate the water level. This is because their roots go so deep approximately 40 feet removing all the salts which are in the water. Moreover, the tree prevents soil erosion from occurring. Indeed these trees are very common in areas which experience deep soil erosion. They hold the soils very intact preventing any kind of erosion along gulley and steep areas.

Just like any other plant, Paulownia trees can grow very fast if they are subjected to optimum conditions. These conditions are well drained soils, sunlight, water and fertilizer. Fertilizer provides the food. Also the above conditions should be complimented by good practices of weed, fungal and insect control.

Sunlight must be 100%. You ought not to provide any kind of shading to the tree. Ensure that the canopy of the plant is actually above other plants. This guarantees that the plant obtains enough sunlight. The sunlight supports the plant in its own photosynthesis. Additionally, the light makes the plant to develop efficiently, achieving its hardwood characteristics.

Fertilizer provides the necessary food for this plant. Ammonia nitrate is the recommended fertilizer. It should be applied in the ratio of 30:0:0. This fertilizer has a duo benefit of providing nutrients as well as eliminating any weed which grows around the tree.

Good practices of insect, weed and fungi control in Paulownia trees planting need to be embraced. The best insecticides, herbicides as well as fungicides need to be sprayed on regular basis. Doing so will render the plant healthy.




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