Paulownia Wood

The lightest of timber woods is the Paulownia Wood. It is light, fine grained and one of the fastest growing hardwoods coming from the tree known as Paulownia (of course!) or Empress. As deforestation permeated many parts of the world including the US the search to find fast growing, sustainable wood increased. Paulownia grows at steep inclines, grows fast and thus can be grown repeatedly. There are almost 17 species of Paulownia trees and they vary in usage. Grown for thousands of years in Japan and China, native to China, one can now find these trees in some other parts of the world. But these trees which are native to China are still found largely in those areas.

How is Paulownia Eco-Friendly?

Paulownia trees are disease resistant and knot free, reducing wastage and optimizing usage. They can grow from 6 to 13 feet in one year making them very usable and eco-friendly. They reach a height of 15 feet in 10 mature years. One thing to remember though is that the roots of the tree are invasive so farming them with care is vital.