It can actually put on upto 10-12' feet annually when established (it is
often cooppiced each year to maintain a smaller size and increase foliage
production) and is not the slightest bit invasive in many cooler parts of
the country where the seeds are unable to ripen. And while it can colonize
areas, it demures to hardier competition in time, so should not be
considered a threatening exotic species. The wood is soft and can be brittle
when green but is hard and strong once dried and is extremely valuable for
furniture making and construction purposes, specially in Asia where it
orginated and where other timber sources are in short supply.

No relation to poinciana.

http://www.mediterraneangardensociet...tomentosa.html

pam - gardengal



"Mike LaMana" fake@MikeatHeartwoodConsultingdotnet wrote in message
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I have seen Paulownia do 6-8' in one year after it had established a root
system...but why would you want this darned thing It is flowery - true -
but the wood is weaker than balsa, it is very short lived, it makes a hell
of a mess, and it is an invasive exotic.

--
Mike LaMana, MS
Heartwood Consulting Services, LLC
Toms River, NJ
www.HeartwoodConsulting.net



"Bill" wrote in message
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Hi Y'all,

Found a catalog ad for a Royal Paulownia tree for $4.99. Ad states it
can grow roof high in one year. (Does this seem legit?)

Is this tree in the same family as the Royal Poinciana.

I livein west central Florida.

Y'all have helped me before.

Thanks,

Bill