Promoters of Paulownia plantations are claiming incredible growth (4 years to 60', 16" at breast-height) and value (eg $800/ cubic meter) for Paulownia trees. This seems to be too good to be true. Are there any independent, scientific studies on this species?? My thinking is that the high value is for constuction material, where a dense(close growth-rings)wood is required. However, if the tree grows 16" in 4 years than the growth rings must be about 2" apart and the wood must be of little value for construction (but possibly okay for pulp). Any thoughts on this?
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