La Pawlonia fortunei It is a tree considered of multiple uses and of quite fast growth, which has made the interest towards this species that also has other advantages that we will see in the development of the article, is greater.
It belongs to the family of Scrophulariaceae and they are originally from ChinaThese trees are deciduous trees with a fairly rapid growth, whose autumnal colors give them a unique showiness. The leaves are large while the roots are very deep, which provides them with great stability in spaces with slopes or very pronounced.
Advantages of Pawlonia fortunei
- From the first year of life it can grow approximately 5 meters each year.
- It has a high ornamental value.
- The flowers are melliferous, in addition to its eye-catching eye-catching look.
- They reach 30 meters in height in a short time.
- It is a wonderful protector from both the sun and the wind.
- The leaves are used as fodder.
- They nourish the substrate where they meet the contribution of organic matter.
- Ideal for agroforestry systems.
- It is not an exclusive species.
- It produces very good quality wood.
- It admits the felling from the 6 to 10 years.
- It does not require replanting as the strain sprouts again.
- They are very resistant.
- Easy to grow.
- It uses both treated and waste water.
- Ideal for planting in eroded soils and damaged by burning, as it contributes to their regeneration.
- It generates little demand for water once it has reached its maximum development, which happens in a very few years.
- It adapts to various types of soil and climates.
Uses
One of its main products is wood, which is used for the construction of doors, cabinets, furniture, toys, musical instruments, decorative beams, moldings, boxes, plywood, pallets, frames and in general for carpentry work.
As it is a fairly light material widely used for aircraft internal liners, light boats and caravans.
Features
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Although they manage to grow up to 30 meters, In regions with a cold climate such as the Iberian Peninsula, growth may be a little slower since annually they reach between 3 and 4 meters during the first year. Growth is mainly focused between spring and summer, specifically the months of February to April, although it can vary depending on the area.
When the development of the plant has not been as expected due to external factors such as pest attack, or wrong cultivation techniques, unintentional mistakes, etc., all you have to do is cut it down to the ground when spring just begins and make sure to keep the strongest shoot of the tree.
You will see how the growth will be accelerated and the plant will develop stronger, thanks to the fact that it has a previously developed root system. In optimal conditions a Pawlonia fortunei it can be cut only a year after planting, to obtain small and strong posts. Now, If you require wood of higher quality and strength, you must cut them from 5 to 10 years or more.
The roots reach depths of up to 9 meters but far from thinking that they can be very harmful in reality they are not as harmful as those of other species. However, it is recommended that you do not plant them near walls, water pipes, under power lines next to buildings to avoid incidents.
The cup of a Pawlonia fortunei is simply spectacular, as it can easily measure 10 meters in diameter, thanks to prominent leaves that can measure a little more than 60 cm wide. These leaves disappear completely in the winter but when they fall to the ground, they fulfill a super important mission which is to serve as compost to enrich the substrate.
The flowers are arranged in large, showy clusters of white and purple, with a very interesting bell shape, melliferous whose measure is between 7 and 8 cm. These are edible both for some animals and there are also people who eat them in salads, such as vegetables. One of its most outstanding characteristics is its low water consumption.