Eco Sustainable Systems

The Worlds Fastest Growing Trees (PAULOWNIA) as a light weight hardwood that obsorbs massive amounts of CO2.

Paulownia trees are a very fast growing tree species that when grown in managed plantations can be harvested for wood in 4-7 years!  For the pulp market, (bio-mass) harvest may be as short as 2 - 3 years.

Produces high-grade hardwood with many varied uses.

World’s fastest growing hardwood tree!

Tree re-grows from stump.

Wood can be sold in the International market or used as pulp.

Wood is hard, but lightweight (strongest wood to weight ratio).

 These Paulownia Trees are 1 year old.

 

These Plantation trees are approximately one year old! 

Trees can reach a height of up to 30 feet  in 1 year.

Food crops can be inter-planted for the first few years to yield a “cash crop!” as the trees grow to their planned harvest.

Example of Paulownia Re-growth

Original Tree is cut 4” above ground in February. 

April 25th - “31 inches!”

August 23, 18 Feet Tall!

 Paulownia after 2 years growth
 

 Paulownia after 4 years growth 

 

Why plant Paulownia?

Paulownia is an extremely fast growing hardwood with characteristics that allow adaptation to a broad range of uses.

Adaptable to a wide range of climate zones.

Uses for Paulownia wood range from fine furniture to bio-mass.

Special treatment of the Paulownia wood will increase strength by up to 50% allowing for it’s use in construction.

Carbon uptake makes the paulownia a very important component in reducing man’s “carbon footprint!”

Leaves can be used as an animal feedstock, and is an excellent source of nitrogen rich compost.

Paulownia trees are excellent fast growing ornamental trees that produce a beautiful flower when used in landscapes!

Paulonia in Bloom

FOR INFORMATION:

Les Smith - Les@ecosustainablesystems.com  702 - 860 - 5053