Paulowniaceae FAMILY

Paulownia fortunei

Edibility

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Medicinal

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Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Paulownia fortunei is a tree with a conical crown; it can grow up to 30 metres tall, but is often less than 20 metres. The straight bole can be up to 200cm in diameter. The tree is deciduous in temperate climates, becoming evergreen in tropical areas[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. , 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ]. Paulownia species in general are valued for their fast growth and light but strong wood; they are increasingly being grown as a plantation timber and in soil stabilization and restoration projects. The tree is often grown as an ornamental, valued especially for its fast growth and floral display.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate; tropical

Native RangeE. Asia - eastern and southern China (Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Zhejiang), Vietnam, Laos

HabitatMountain slopes, forests, mountain valleys, wastelands; at elevations up to 2,000 metres[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ].