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Name that tree - Paulownia
Every year when it blooms there is a flood of inquiries about this weed
tree. Princess Tree (Paulownia tomentosa) Its an escape from China. "Bill Oliver" wrote in message ... My wife and I were driving from North Carolina to Georgia recently. As we passed through the NC mountains, we noticed that the back roads were lined by trees that had large light purple/lavender blooms that looked kind of like wisteria. We were not aware of wisteria *trees* in that part of the country. We love the dogwoods by the roads where we live, but were entranced by these trees. Could anybody from that part of the country tell us what is blooming up there? billo |
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Name that tree - Paulownia
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Cereus-validus wrote: Every year when it blooms there is a flood of inquiries about this weed tree. Princess Tree (Paulownia tomentosa) Its an escape from China. That's it. Thanks. A quick Google on it comes up with repeated statements that it is not an appropriate tree for landscaping, but the sites weren't clear on why. It sure is pretty when it blooms, and I don't have a problem with big leaves. What's the down side? billo |
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Name that tree - Paulownia
The down side is that the large seed pods are full of a multitude of minute
winged seeds that get carried by the wind and plantlets will pop up everywhere in the garden and elsewhere they were not invited. Being a weed is bad enough but a weedy tree that overpowers native shrubs and trees is a far worse threat. Only the so-called "Tree of Heaven" has been more destructive. "Bill Oliver" wrote in message ... In article , Cereus-validus wrote: Every year when it blooms there is a flood of inquiries about this weed tree. Princess Tree (Paulownia tomentosa) Its an escape from China. That's it. Thanks. A quick Google on it comes up with repeated statements that it is not an appropriate tree for landscaping, but the sites weren't clear on why. It sure is pretty when it blooms, and I don't have a problem with big leaves. What's the down side? billo |
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Name that tree - Paulownia
Hi Bill,
Note the tree's habit-- incredibly open and rangy. Looks terrible in winter. It can also, under the right growing conditions, reach an alarming height quickly. Basically, it looks good for about 3 weeks out of 52. Dave "Bill Oliver" wrote in message ... In article , Cereus-validus wrote: Every year when it blooms there is a flood of inquiries about this weed tree. Princess Tree (Paulownia tomentosa) Its an escape from China. That's it. Thanks. A quick Google on it comes up with repeated statements that it is not an appropriate tree for landscaping, but the sites weren't clear on why. It sure is pretty when it blooms, and I don't have a problem with big leaves. What's the down side? billo |
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Name that tree - Paulownia
The Princess tree is invasive, invasive, invasive. I recently heard that each
of the little capsules (and each flower head probably has 50+ capsules when it goes to seed) has more than 2,000 seeds in it. If it gets started on your property, it's hard to kill since just the seedlings are difficult to pull out, they sprout right back if you cut them down, etc. I don't remember if you said where you were located but you might want to consider crepe myrtles. They are quite showy in bloom and in time, the trunk and branches have lots of winter interest. |
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Name that tree - Paulownia
I know I've said this before, but I have a Paulownia kavakamii and it does not
overbear with seeds and plants. P.tomentosa, now that is certainly noxious. On Fri, 07 May 2004 01:44:17 GMT, "Cereus-validus" opined: The down side is that the large seed pods are full of a multitude of minute winged seeds that get carried by the wind and plantlets will pop up everywhere in the garden and elsewhere they were not invited. Being a weed is bad enough but a weedy tree that overpowers native shrubs and trees is a far worse threat. Only the so-called "Tree of Heaven" has been more destructive. "Bill Oliver" wrote in message ... In article , Cereus-validus wrote: Every year when it blooms there is a flood of inquiries about this weed tree. Princess Tree (Paulownia tomentosa) Its an escape from China. That's it. Thanks. A quick Google on it comes up with repeated statements that it is not an appropriate tree for landscaping, but the sites weren't clear on why. It sure is pretty when it blooms, and I don't have a problem with big leaves. What's the down side? billo |
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Name that tree - Paulownia
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Marcy Hege wrote: The Princess tree is invasive, invasive, invasive. I recently heard that each of the little capsules (and each flower head probably has 50+ capsules when it goes to seed) has more than 2,000 seeds in it. If it gets started on your property, it's hard to kill since just the seedlings are difficult to pull out, they sprout right back if you cut them down, etc. I don't remember if you said where you were located but you might want to consider crepe myrtles. They are quite showy in bloom and in time, the trunk and branches have lots of winter interest. Yes, crepe myrtles are popular here. I plan to have a few! billo |
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Name that tree - Paulownia
Yes you have said that.
However, Paulownia tomentosa is the weedy species running rampant over the countryside and that is where he saw it, not planted in someone's garden. "escapee" wrote in message ... I know I've said this before, but I have a Paulownia kavakamii and it does not overbear with seeds and plants. P.tomentosa, now that is certainly noxious. On Fri, 07 May 2004 01:44:17 GMT, "Cereus-validus" opined: The down side is that the large seed pods are full of a multitude of minute winged seeds that get carried by the wind and plantlets will pop up everywhere in the garden and elsewhere they were not invited. Being a weed is bad enough but a weedy tree that overpowers native shrubs and trees is a far worse threat. Only the so-called "Tree of Heaven" has been more destructive. "Bill Oliver" wrote in message ... In article , Cereus-validus wrote: Every year when it blooms there is a flood of inquiries about this weed tree. Princess Tree (Paulownia tomentosa) Its an escape from China. That's it. Thanks. A quick Google on it comes up with repeated statements that it is not an appropriate tree for landscaping, but the sites weren't clear on why. It sure is pretty when it blooms, and I don't have a problem with big leaves. What's the down side? billo |
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Name that tree - Paulownia
escapee in
: I know I've said this before, but I have a Paulownia kavakamii and it does not overbear with seeds and plants. P.tomentosa, now that is certainly noxious. fwiw http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 &q=Paulownia+kawakamii+%7C+fortunei+%7C+taiwaniana +%7C+elongata+hybrid+ |
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Name that tree - Paulownia
Your link is too long, Farkleberrybush.
Why not make you point in words? " wrote in message ... escapee in : I know I've said this before, but I have a Paulownia kavakamii and it does not overbear with seeds and plants. P.tomentosa, now that is certainly noxious. fwiw http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 &q=Paulownia+kawakamii+%7C+fortunei+%7C+taiwaniana +%7C+elongata+hybrid+ |
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Name that tree - Paulownia
Hey, I saw a garden center selling purple loosetrife and when I pointed it out,
the manager argued with me that it "wasn't the one which is the noxious weed." I said, "yes it is." She walked away. She is also selling Nandina domestica and wax leaf ligustrum and Chinese tallow. I may give misinformation here now and then, I know I'm not perfect, but these garden centers suck. I reported her only because she would not even consider for a moment that I knew what I was talking about. On Fri, 07 May 2004 20:34:48 GMT, "Cereus-validus" opined: Yes you have said that. However, Paulownia tomentosa is the weedy species running rampant over the countryside and that is where he saw it, not planted in someone's garden. "escapee" wrote in message .. . I know I've said this before, but I have a Paulownia kavakamii and it does not overbear with seeds and plants. P.tomentosa, now that is certainly noxious. On Fri, 07 May 2004 01:44:17 GMT, "Cereus-validus" opined: The down side is that the large seed pods are full of a multitude of minute winged seeds that get carried by the wind and plantlets will pop up everywhere in the garden and elsewhere they were not invited. Being a weed is bad enough but a weedy tree that overpowers native shrubs and trees is a far worse threat. Only the so-called "Tree of Heaven" has been more destructive. "Bill Oliver" wrote in message ... In article , Cereus-validus wrote: Every year when it blooms there is a flood of inquiries about this weed tree. Princess Tree (Paulownia tomentosa) Its an escape from China. That's it. Thanks. A quick Google on it comes up with repeated statements that it is not an appropriate tree for landscaping, but the sites weren't clear on why. It sure is pretty when it blooms, and I don't have a problem with big leaves. What's the down side? billo |
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Name that tree - Paulownia
Yes, I made the mistake of planting purple loosestrife a couple of years
ago. It's a serious workout trying to pull it out in the spring..... "escapee" wrote in message ... Hey, I saw a garden center selling purple loosetrife and when I pointed it out, the manager argued with me that it "wasn't the one which is the noxious weed." I said, "yes it is." She walked away. She is also selling Nandina domestica and wax leaf ligustrum and Chinese tallow. I may give misinformation here now and then, I know I'm not perfect, but these garden centers suck. I reported her only because she would not even consider for a moment that I knew what I was talking about. On Fri, 07 May 2004 20:34:48 GMT, "Cereus-validus" opined: Yes you have said that. However, Paulownia tomentosa is the weedy species running rampant over the countryside and that is where he saw it, not planted in someone's garden. "escapee" wrote in message .. . I know I've said this before, but I have a Paulownia kavakamii and it does not overbear with seeds and plants. P.tomentosa, now that is certainly noxious. On Fri, 07 May 2004 01:44:17 GMT, "Cereus-validus" opined: The down side is that the large seed pods are full of a multitude of minute winged seeds that get carried by the wind and plantlets will pop up everywhere in the garden and elsewhere they were not invited. Being a weed is bad enough but a weedy tree that overpowers native shrubs and trees is a far worse threat. Only the so-called "Tree of Heaven" has been more destructive. "Bill Oliver" wrote in message ... In article , Cereus-validus wrote: Every year when it blooms there is a flood of inquiries about this weed tree. Princess Tree (Paulownia tomentosa) Its an escape from China. That's it. Thanks. A quick Google on it comes up with repeated statements that it is not an appropriate tree for landscaping, but the sites weren't clear on why. It sure is pretty when it blooms, and I don't have a problem with big leaves. What's the down side? billo |
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