Saturday, December 21, 2013

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 distinct feature of this plant is that its leaves look very large and pubescent. The said tree species are meant well to withstand a variety of environmental conditions, from hot to cold. While this can surely withstand a wide range of environmental conditions, this tree species are also known to not grow at 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.

It has many uses too. For the cultivation part, this is the tree species that is known to be cultivated to serve as an ornamental tree. Since it has its purpose to beautify an area, it is best used in parks and gardens. There are also a lot of people who picks this tree species because of its beautiful purple flowers. It is also shade tolerant.

For some people, they find this species of tree to be useful as biofuel. As the said species of tree is planted and grown as a feedstock, it will surely increase biofuel production. Every year, it is a known fact that this species of tree can produce large quantities of biomass which makes it useful for producing biofuel.

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.

Those countries which cultivate this species of tree as lumber will surely establish lots of plantations to serve their purpose. Of course, the popular commercial plantations will usually establish themselves using selected clones. The said clones that these commercial plantations use often resulted 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.

The paulownia elongata is really one of the most useful hardwood tree species available in the nature nowadays. Whether it is cultivated or left alone, there will be people who should be able to make good use out of it. It is up to the person to determine what use will this tree species will be for them.




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