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The genus, originally Pavlovnia but now usually spelled
Paulownia, was named in honour of Queen Anna Pavlovna of The Netherlands
(1795–1865), daughter of Tsar Paul I of Russia. It is also called "princess
tree" for the same reason.
Paulownia fortunei is an extremely fast-growing tree, grown
commercially for production of hardwood timber.
fortunei and hybrids containing fortunei, have been the main focus
of genetic improvement since 1988 by Toad Gully Growers,
specialist Paulownia propagation nursery based in Australia who supply planting
stock worldwide. fortunei generally displays better apical dominance than other Paulownia species
along with greater adaptability to a wide range of soil types and climates.
Paulownia tomentosa is listed as an invasive species in the southeastern United States, having been introduced there as an
ornamental tree for its decorative flowers.
The genus, originally Pavlovnia but now usually spelled
Paulownia, was named in honour of Queen Anna Pavlovna of The Netherlands
(1795–1865), daughter of Tsar Paul I of Russia. It is also called "princess
tree" for the same reason.
Paulownia fortunei is an extremely fast-growing tree, grown
commercially for production of hardwood timber.
fortunei and hybrids containing fortunei, have been the main focus
of genetic improvement since 1988 by Toad Gully Growers,
specialist Paulownia propagation nursery based in Australia who supply planting
stock worldwide. fortunei generally displays better apical dominance than other Paulownia species
along with greater adaptability to a wide range of soil types and climates.
Paulownia tomentosa is listed as an invasive species in the southeastern United States, having been introduced there as an
ornamental tree for its decorative flowers.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PAULOWNIA WOOD. Paulownia is a deciduous Hardwood that has silky light golden – blonde colored wood. Even though the trees grow very fast the grain of finished wood has a lot of character. ... The wood is light but strong and will not crack or split when nails or screws are used. The whole in the middle allows for expansion so less cracking as well .