Dragon
Trees
The Paulownia Tree Company
(Selling Paulownia trees since 1998)
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Sustainable/Renewable Agro-Forestry Trees
Intercropping Food - Forest - Farming
Paulownia Trees
Sustainable Agriculture
Forestry
- Fast-growing hardwood is light (14-18 lbs. per cubic foot). Does not warp, crack or twist.
- Hardwood is fire resistant. University of Texas labeled wood fire-resistant up to a flashpoint of 477o.
- Fast-growing hardwood that is used for furniture, musical instruments, doors, moldings, window frames, poles, pulp and paper.
- Makes great veneer and plywood.
- Paulownia can be commercially harvested in five to seven years.
- Peels 20% faster than conventional hardwood.
- Lightweight with excellent weight to strength ratio.
- Excellent external and internal cladding for energy efficient homes.
- Regenerate from the stump after harvesting.
- Ornamental trees grow to be 25 to 30 feet tall in three years. Forestry trees grow to a height of 70’-80’ in 10-15 yrs.
- Kiln dries in 24-48 hrs, air dries in 30-60 days (12% moisture).
Potential Revenues
- On 10 acres of land, planting 200 trees, estimated revenues in 10 years $1,000,000.00. (Based on a conservative $1.50 per board foot) Call 1-800-439-4341 for business plan.
Food Source
- Leaves make a nice tea, and flowers are a beautiful and flavorful addition to your salad.
- Organic honey production,: most of the honey from China comes from the Paulownia tree.
- Intercropping for food staples and specialty crops.
Animal fodder
- Leaves contain 18-20% protein and are high in nitrogen.
- A mature tree will produce 85 lbs. of dried fertilizer or animal fodder.
Waste Water Control
- Increased nitrogen intake per acre.
- Erosion control.
- Waterway contamination can be significantly reduced.
- Can reduce the spread of odors.
- Excellent windbreak and screen.
- Increased return per acre.
- Waste from feed lots such as hog, turkey and chicken farms is the best fertilizer for the trees and, in turn, the leaves are an excellent food for the animals.
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The Paulownia Tree Company
P.O. Box 417
Talmage, California 95481
E-Mail at: info@dragontrees.com
Phone Orders
800-439-4341
Mon–Sat, 8 AM–5 PM Pacific Time |
Customer Service
707-485-6277
Mon–Fri, 8 AM—5 PM Pacific Time |
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