Characteristics and functions of the paulownia tree

1. Characteristics of the sycamore tree

The paulownia tree is a plant of the genus Paulownia in the family Sterculiaceae, also known as the green paulownia. It is a large deciduous tree that can reach a height of fifteen meters. Its trunk is straight, the bark is green and the surface is relatively smooth. Its leaves are triangular, about ten centimeters long and wide, shaped very much like a human palm, with very obvious irregular serrations on the edges of the leaves. The paulownia tree bears fruit, which is spherical and looks like hanging bells from a distance.

2. The role of the sycamore tree

The paulownia tree grows very fast, and its trunks and branches can be used to make musical instruments. It is said that many guqins are made of paulownia wood. The bark of the sycamore tree can be used to make paper or ropes, and its seeds can be eaten or used to extract oil. Its leaves, flowers, roots and seeds can all be used as medicine and have good medicinal value.

In addition, the paulownia tree has a beautiful shape, is very tall, has strong vitality, has a high ornamental value, and can be used for garden viewing. It can also be used as a greening tree species to optimize the environment. It is often planted as a street tree and can purify toxic gases such as sulfur dioxide and chlorine.

3. Growth habits of the sycamore tree

The sycamore tree grows relatively fast and has a long lifespan, living for more than a hundred years. The sycamore tree likes light and warmth, is not cold-resistant, and is suitable for planting in a warm, well-lit environment. The soil for planting it must be loose, fertile, moist, alkaline sandy loam. In addition, it is not tolerant to waterlogging, so you need to pay attention to controlling the amount of water during normal maintenance, and pay attention to drainage during the rainy season, otherwise it will cause root rot and death.