Saturday, December 21, 2013

The Advantages Of Paulownia Trees

By Harriett Crosby


Paulownia trees are popular hardwood plants in the United States of Americas whose origin in Far East Asia specifically China. The trees reached USA in 1880s thanks to travelers who used to wrap their dinnerware and utensils using the materials made from this tree. On arrival to America, the material was then disposed of to farm and subsequently grew to wonderful plants. The tree is economically, ecologically and environmentally viable. It has several uses as described below.

The growth of these species in areas which experienced high intensities of soil erosion has proved to very beneficial to farmers. The trees have protected farms against any soil abrasion. Their roots could stretch so deep strengthening the soil around it. The soil particles would cling together so strong that no external influence would affect it.

Paulownia trees purify the air we breathe. This is done by its large leaves which purify dust and smoke particles which are near them. For instance in America and China, the tree is used as the main species for afforestation. This is because the said countries experience high concentration of smoke and dust pollution and Paulownia is the only tree which can efficiently purify this polluted air.

Out of all the hardwood trees grown in China and America, Paulownia species were the lightest and the readily available type. It is for this reason that the wood has remained a popular resource for most carpenters. Its grains were straight and wood is durable. It was neither affected by moisture nor eaten by termites.

Few species of hardwood trees are known to form a micro climate. Paulownia is one of the species. The plant has the ability of absorbing water from underground sources during dry times and evaporating it through its leaves. During the evaporation process, it creates a humid environment around it. This humid environment can support any other plant grown near the tree.

Bee keeping as an economic activity is best supported by this wood. The plant produces purple white flowers with magnificent scent which attracts bees. Numerous farmers in countries like China and Singapore have set up bee hives atop these trees. Bees have inhabited such hives and the results have been a wonderful accumulation of honey in the hives. They harvest such honey and sell to consumers. Through such activity they have been able to earn their livelihood all thanks to this wonderful tree.

Paulownia is used to make log homes. The wood is preferred because of it does not rot easily. Also, it is cheaper and light as well. Additionally, the wood is used to make furniture. Tables, stools, doors, beds, chairs are some of the furniture you will find made from this wood. The wood has straight grains which make wonderful furniture. The furniture is very comfortable and that is one of the reasons several shoppers prefer to buy them.

Farmers who grow Paulownia trees and keep livestock highly rarely do struggle to search for the animals feed. The reason is that the plants do produce large leaves which can be cut to form food of the animal. The leaves are very nutritional as they are very rich in proteins and fiber.




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