Saturday, December 21, 2013
Paulownia trees is a huge genus of plants consisting of more that seventeen species. Commonly encountered species include P. Australis, P. Elongata, P. Catalpifolia, P. Glabrata among others. Historians say that these trees are native to most areas of China, Laos and Vietnam but they have also been known to be widely cultivated in other parts of Asia including Japan and Korea. There are many other areas all over the world in which they are cultivated today due to their numerous benefits.
Generally, these trees grow deciduously. They grow to great heights averaging about fifty feet. They typically flower in spring and are at risk of attack from caterpillars. They should be frequently sprayed with insecticides to prevent damage. The fruits produced have a capsule that contains hundreds to thousands of tiny seeds.
The trees survive in all types of soil. The prefer areas that have a low table hence can be grown in areas with adverse weather conditions. Plenty of sunlight is essential for proper growth. Individuals growing them on plantations frequently use fertilisers in an effort to improve the yields.
There are numerous uses for these plants that have been identified. Commonly, they are very useful for reforestation activities in areas that have been subjected to degradation. They have a great ability to quickly regenerate and restore forest cover in affected areas. The ecological environment is also greatly conserved. The possibility of intercropping with other plants helps in controlling soil erosion.
The relatively short growing season makes this genus highly commercially viable for hardwood production. Most species mature within five years and therefore tend to have very good returns. They have a major advantage of not requiring the planting of other seedlings upon harvesting. New plants are instead left to regenerate from the existing roots. The timber harvested is pale, whitish and consists of a straight grain. It is demanded highly due to its relatively high ignition point and rot resistance.
Paulwnia fortunei is one of the fastest growing species. It is preferred for the commercial production of wood. The species has been at the centre of research activities since the late 80s. Studies of this species have shown that is bears apical dominance over the other species. It is also adapted to survive in a wide range of climatic conditions and soil types.
If you are growing them for timber they need to be straight and long in the first season. The area chosen for the growth should be ripped deeply and ploughed in a rotatory manner. The beds used may or may not be raised. Raised beds have the advantage of improving the drainage, better soil depth and greater warmth in spring. The seedlings are to be planted directly into the selected plot at least 1 metre apart. The best time for doing this is between the months of October and November.
For a long time, paulownia trees have been used for producing resonators for use in musical instruments. Today, the same use persists but instead of stringed instruments, they are used for making low cost electrical guitars. The wood makes the core and lamination done using other types of hardwoods.
Generally, these trees grow deciduously. They grow to great heights averaging about fifty feet. They typically flower in spring and are at risk of attack from caterpillars. They should be frequently sprayed with insecticides to prevent damage. The fruits produced have a capsule that contains hundreds to thousands of tiny seeds.
The trees survive in all types of soil. The prefer areas that have a low table hence can be grown in areas with adverse weather conditions. Plenty of sunlight is essential for proper growth. Individuals growing them on plantations frequently use fertilisers in an effort to improve the yields.
There are numerous uses for these plants that have been identified. Commonly, they are very useful for reforestation activities in areas that have been subjected to degradation. They have a great ability to quickly regenerate and restore forest cover in affected areas. The ecological environment is also greatly conserved. The possibility of intercropping with other plants helps in controlling soil erosion.
The relatively short growing season makes this genus highly commercially viable for hardwood production. Most species mature within five years and therefore tend to have very good returns. They have a major advantage of not requiring the planting of other seedlings upon harvesting. New plants are instead left to regenerate from the existing roots. The timber harvested is pale, whitish and consists of a straight grain. It is demanded highly due to its relatively high ignition point and rot resistance.
Paulwnia fortunei is one of the fastest growing species. It is preferred for the commercial production of wood. The species has been at the centre of research activities since the late 80s. Studies of this species have shown that is bears apical dominance over the other species. It is also adapted to survive in a wide range of climatic conditions and soil types.
If you are growing them for timber they need to be straight and long in the first season. The area chosen for the growth should be ripped deeply and ploughed in a rotatory manner. The beds used may or may not be raised. Raised beds have the advantage of improving the drainage, better soil depth and greater warmth in spring. The seedlings are to be planted directly into the selected plot at least 1 metre apart. The best time for doing this is between the months of October and November.
For a long time, paulownia trees have been used for producing resonators for use in musical instruments. Today, the same use persists but instead of stringed instruments, they are used for making low cost electrical guitars. The wood makes the core and lamination done using other types of hardwoods.
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