What tree is Paulownia? An introduction to the family and genus of Paulownia

I. What tree is Paulownia

Paulownia is also called white-flowered Paulownia, kongtong wood or large-fruited Paulownia, etc. It is a common deciduous tree, with gray, gray-black or gray-brown bark. When young, the bark is relatively smooth, and when it gets old, vertical fissures appear on it. Its leaves are relatively broad and ovate. When it blooms, the flowers are relatively large, white or light purple in color, borne terminally in panicles. The corolla is funnel-shaped or bell-shaped, and its ornamental value is relatively high during the flowering period every year.

II. What family does Paulownia belong to

Paulownia belongs to the genus Paulownia in the family Scrophulariaceae, and most of the tree species in this genus are native to China. It was introduced to Japan, Vietnam and Asia very early on, and now it is distributed all over the world. Its tree form is graceful, its flowers are brightly colored, and it has a strong ability to resist pollution and purify the air. It is a good tree species for urban greening, and is therefore very popular.

III. The growth habits of Paulownia

Paulownia likes to grow in an environment with sufficient light, and also has a certain ability to tolerate shade. It can grow well in mountainous areas, hills or plains with fertile, moist soil and deep soil layers. It is mainly distributed in mountainous areas, hills or plains below an altitude of 1200 m, and has a strong drought tolerance. It can also maintain normal growth in places with an annual rainfall of 400-500 mm.