Monday, December 23, 2013

The Description Of 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.

The growth of this precious tree dates back around 3000 years ago in China. The tree reached the United States of America in the 1880s by chance. Indeed the material of the tree was used as a packing material to protect Chinese dinnerware on transit to America. The material while on transit used to shed seeds on the dinnerware which was then thrown to the wild on arrival to America. The seeds then sprouted to wonderful plant.

Paulownia tree can grow in any terrain. It does not need a lot of care like the other hardwood types. Its growth is approximated to be eight to ten years from where it can be harvested. Once harvested, stump of the tree sprout again. This gives the farmer an advantage as they are not required to go back to tree nursery beds to pick new ones. This tree is used to make furniture, musical instruments and packing boxes. In China, the tree is used as a source of firewood and in the manufacture of windows and doors for their houses.

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.

Weed, insect and fungi control need to be done on all these plants. Weed should be controlled through mowing, tilling or by the use of herbicides. Insect control on the other hand should be done on regular basis using insecticides while fungi should be controlled by spraying the paulownia trees with the correct fungicides.




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