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Paulownia trees are one of best hard wood plants in the world. These species hail from China. However, they are found all over the world. The American people started growing this plant back in the 1880s. They had just received the seedling of the plant from Chinese merchants who used to transit from their country to America on yearly basis. Interestingly, the merchants brought the seedling to America unknowingly. They just wrapped their wares with the Paulownia leaves which would then shed seeds during transit. On arrival to America, the seeds would be thrown away to farms. They then grew on their own to wonderful woods the Americans see today. Since then, the Americans have experienced numerous benefits as explained below.

Soil erosion has remained to be thorn in most farms. However, with the arrival of this tree, the problem was solved. The farmers discovered that the roots of the trees could hold the soil so intact that no external force would detach it. They extensively grew the wood in those steep areas which were vulnerable to soil erosion. The long term effects were accumulation of fertile soil in their farms. Moreover, the roots of the plants stretched so deep to underground water table where they regulated concentration of the salt. It was scientifically proved that growing such trees in salty areas had an effect of minimizing the concentration of the salt which eventually made the water free.

Paulownia trees purify the air we breathe. This is done by its large leaves which purify dust and smoke particles which are near them. For instance in America and China, the tree is used as the main species for afforestation. This is because the said countries experience high concentration of smoke and dust pollution and Paulownia is the only tree which can efficiently purify this polluted air.

Out of all the hardwood trees grown in China and America, Paulownia species were the lightest and the readily available type. It is for this reason that the wood has remained a popular resource for most carpenters. Its grains were straight and wood is durable. It was neither affected by moisture nor eaten by termites.

Few species of hardwood trees are known to form a micro climate. Paulownia is one of the species. The plant has the ability of absorbing water from underground sources during dry times and evaporating it through its leaves. During the evaporation process, it creates a humid environment around it. This humid environment can support any other plant grown near the tree.

Bee keeping as an economic activity is best supported by this wood. The plant produces purple white flowers with magnificent scent which attracts bees. Numerous farmers in countries like China and Singapore have set up bee hives atop these trees. Bees have inhabited such hives and the results have been a wonderful accumulation of honey in the hives. They harvest such honey and sell to consumers. Through such activity they have been able to earn their livelihood all thanks to this wonderful tree.

Paulownia is used to make log homes. The wood is preferred because of it does not rot easily. Also, it is cheaper and light as well. Additionally, the wood is used to make furniture. Tables, stools, doors, beds, chairs are some of the furniture you will find made from this wood. The wood has straight grains which make wonderful furniture. The furniture is very comfortable and that is one of the reasons several shoppers prefer to buy them.

Farmers who grow Paulownia trees and keep livestock highly rarely do struggle to search for the animals feed. The reason is that the plants do produce large leaves which can be cut to form food of the animal. The leaves are very nutritional as they are very rich in proteins and fiber.