Paulownia, Adam's tree : The ovoid crown
Paulownia is a fast-growing tree that loves warm weather. It originally came from subtropical areas. Yet, it grows well in places like the middle latitudes, the Urals, and even Siberia. This section will cover everything about growing paulownia. It will discuss different types, how to grow them, and potential diseases.
The fast-growing paulownia, also known as Adam's tree, has been around for a while. Philipp Franz von Siebold, a German scientist, gave it its name. He first saw the beautiful tree in Japan. He then brought it to Europe. The name honors Anna Pavlovna Romanova, a Dutch queen. The tree is beautiful and has unique qualities.
Paulownia trees have a long trunk with gray bark that looks like small plates. They usually grow to about 19-20 meters tall. Lateral shoots create the oval-shaped crown.
Frost can hurt paulownia in areas like Siberia and the middle zone. The trunk often branches because of this. In these colder areas, paulownia grows as a lush bush instead of a tall tree.
The root system has a main root that goes about 6 meters deep. The side roots are small.
The leaves are big and lobed with jagged edges. The leaves are a rich green color. They also have a bit of fuzz on the outside.
Paulownia blooms early, around mid-March. This is before the leaves fully grow. The tree blooms for about two months. The fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers are about 60 millimeters in size. Each flower has five petals. The petals are lilac or cream-colored.
