Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Paulownia


Paulownia is an amazing tree.  Specific species of paulownia are being used around the world to produce food and quality wood while protecting soil and water run-offs and sheltering crops that prefer shade.



The seedlings grow slowly and are delicate.  Once established they are difficult to remove without exerted intelligent effort.  Growing a plant such as this requires a systemic approach to farming.



Biomass produced per acre exceeds III type expectations for lignous crops of any kind.  Moringa being the one known exception provided high environmental humidity and sunlight.  Some species of Paulownia grow slowly, while others produce a dense bush, rapidly.  Lopping off at the ground each year before winter produces a type of natural growth that is just amazing to behold.