Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Certain Things You Should Know About Paulownia Trees

By Lenore Bolton


Paulownia trees are some of the most loved garden plants in the world today. Many gardeners are choosing to use them for their gardens as opposed to several other options. Reasons for this affection for the tree are there and they are subject to the interests of those who plant them, thus they differ.

Primarily, they are garden plants and thus in the right place and field. It means that there is no need for very many modifications as the plants are right at home. Productivity and the quality of production are thus rather improved than hindered when grown as garden plants and this is a unique feature.

Moisture conservation is possible thanks to the broad leaves that are a characteristic of the plants. They protect the ground below from extreme conditions that are brought by the weather. Many thus like to use them for gardening thanks to the shade and all the advantages that are connected to shading.

Production of flowers is a quality of a lot of importance when it comes to gardening. Paulownia plants are known for their beautiful purple flowers that attract many garden lovers today. Beauty is brought by color in many aspects and the example of gardens is not left out of this when it comes to flowers.

A short period of maturity that is unique is the merit of Paulownia plants. They are able to reach maturity within a very short time and thus make the garden beautiful in short time. This is a quality of every garden plant as many of them are meant to mature within a short span.

Originally, the species were planted in Asia for the purpose of beautification and many other things. They then spread to many other parts of the world through various ways and are now a global gardening plant type. One is able to see many of them in almost all parts of the world, if not all of them.

It is reported that they can grow in temperatures as low as -10 degrees Fahrenheit. These are some of the harshest conditions that many other species may not be able to tolerate. On the maximum extremes, they could grow very well where the temperatures are as hot as 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

However, the soil conditions are required to be well-drained and with good infiltration capacity as waterlogged conditions are detrimental. They thus grow very well on sandy-loams of various kinds found in different places. Growth is fast and as good as required under such growth conditions.

Today, however, scientists are working so hard to ensure that the plants adapt to several other conditions. They are modifying the trees and making hybrids that would adapt to many varying conditions. Genetic analysis and research is the major foundation of such modifications.

It is thus wise for one to learn a few things about the Paulownia trees. This will help them identify the best options available for them form the markets. Look for the types that would best fit your region as the varieties do very well according to modifications.




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1 comment:

Unknown said...

Hmm... I wonder if I have any Paulownias... I doubt it, I'll have to pick some up!

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