mercredi 25 décembre 2013

The Review About Paulownia Trees

By Harriett Crosby


Paulownia are special types of hardwood trees which are deciduous in nature. These paulownia trees have large leaves which are serrated at the ends. They produce a purple white flower which has an appealing scent. These varieties are very adaptive. They can grow in different soils. They can withstand above average temperatures. The size of these plants varies with age. An immature tree grows 15 to 18 feet in height while a mature one can reach a maximum of 60 feet above the ground.

The growth of this precious tree dates back around 3000 years ago in China. The tree reached the United States of America in the 1880s by chance. Indeed the material of the tree was used as a packing material to protect Chinese dinnerware on transit to America. The material while on transit used to shed seeds on the dinnerware which was then thrown to the wild on arrival to America. The seeds then sprouted to wonderful plant.

Paulownia plant ha the ability to develop in every farm land. Its development is estimated to be 8 to 10 years from which it is harvested. As soon as the harvesting is over, stump of the tree do sprout to a new plant. This provides the landowner with a benefit because they are not prompted to return to nursery beds to select new ones. Users of this precious wood used it to make home furniture, packaging containers and musical instruments.

Farmers who have embraced the growth of this tree accrue numerous advantages. These advantages range from economical to environmental. Environmentally, the trees are known to regulate the water levels in areas where they are planted. They have long roots which penetrate deep into the soils reaching the underground water table. The roots absorb any salts available in the water rendering it viable for use. Also, roots keep the soils very intact eliminating any chances of soil erosion within the surrounding area.

Just like any other plant, Paulownia trees can grow very fast if they are subjected to optimum conditions. These conditions are well drained soils, sunlight, water and fertilizer. Fertilizer provides the food. Also the above conditions should be complimented by good practices of weed, fungal and insect control.

The trees should be subjected to sufficient sunlight. Make sure that plants are not blocked from reaching sunlight by any other object. They should be able fully exposed to the sun. Ensure that the canopies of the plant are way above the rest of the trees. This will expose the plant to sufficient sunlight will make it carry its photosynthesis process very well.

The plant food is definitely the fertilizer. Ammonia nitrate is applied to the plant in the ratio of 30:0:0. This fertilizer provides the nutrient requirements necessary for this plant to grow. Also, this ammonia nitrate when used in excess has the effect of killing all the weeds which might grow around this tree.

Weed, insect and fungi control need to be done on all these plants. Weed should be controlled through mowing, tilling or by the use of herbicides. Insect control on the other hand should be done on regular basis using insecticides while fungi should be controlled by spraying the paulownia trees with the correct fungicides.




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