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Re: Paulownia and Re: Central Coast/Cal Poly



On our last site we had massive growth in one year (12 feet after planting
it at 3 feet high)
It does not require full sunlight, it did this well in the shade of another
house and on
a southern slope (subtropical)
my only caution is that it can sucker if root system gets distrubed.  I have
not seen this myself though,
it is just what others have told me.

April
-----Original Message-----
From: Carriecg@aol.com <Carriecg@aol.com>
To: permaculture@listserv.oit.unc.edu <permaculture@listserv.oit.unc.edu>
Date: Thursday, 13 November 1997 9:25
Subject: Paulownia and Re: Central Coast/Cal Poly


>Hey Akiva!
>
>Have you considered the paulownia tree ("Sapphire Dragon") for your sight?
> It's requires full sun, provides shade, and encourages diversity so it's a
>good pioneer species.  Although it's definitely not a native species
(native
>of China), it has lots of potential as it grows quickly.  Here's some info.
>adapted from a Sapphire Dragon flyer written by Australian Chris Lucas:
>
>"In the first year a paulownia seedling can exceed 10 feet.  (2nd year: 15
>feet and blossoms)  By the third year it's at its final height of 25 feet.
> And, it's orchid-like flowers emit a fragrance that attracts birds.
>"The paulownia can be used for timber to make furniture to instruments.  It
>also can be used to rehabilitate degraded farmland and can be harvested in
>4,8, and 10 year cycles. There are also different varieties of Paulownia
that
>may be more suitable to your conditions.
>" In China, the Paulownia has used in growing high quality food crops.
> Because of their deep, straight multiple tap roots, plowing can occur
within
>18 inches of tall, straight, clear high value timber trunks.  Their 50%
light
>to shade canopy conserves water by holding in humidity, and creates ideal
>growing conditions during hot summer months.  When nutrient rich leaves
drop
>each fall enriching topsoil, the forest canopy opens creating ideal growing
>conditions for full-sun winter crops.  Paulownia intercropping provides a
>steady supply of renewable resources.
>
>For more info. call (916) -723-6217or write Sapphire Dragon  8690 El
>Sobrante, Orangeville, CA 95662.  A single tree can be purchased for $19.95
+
>$5 for shipping/handling.
>
>Although I do not have any specific experience with this plant you can
>contact Joseph Smythe at jodys4@aol.com who is affiliated with the Sapphire
>Dragon company.
>
>Cheers,
>Carrie Colello-Gleason
>
>PS  AKIVA! Remember me? Carrie or "Laughing Bear".  It was great to hear
>you're doing such great work out there.  I'd love to come and help out, but
>alas, a continent divides us.  (Hehehe!)   Also, the info. on the paulownia
>tree came from joseph smythe who  was at the the course in the early
portion.
> I spent some time talking with him, and he gave me a video about the tree
>that I definitely recommend.  He's a good guy.
>Anyhow, keep up with all your planting!
>