Description
Characteristics of the variety:
Paulownia Shan Tong is one of the best Paulownia varieties.
This Paulownia plant has been specially developed for fast growth, quality wood, and beekeeping.
If you are looking for a variety resistant to frost and drought, then Paulownia Shan Tong is the right choice.
In our Paulownia nursery in France, we work with the best of the best.
Our breeders were tasked with creating a Paulownia species with a trunk diameter of 30 to 50 centimeters, a tree volume of about 1 m3, and a height of 5 to 8 meters.
The cross-breeding of two species, Paulownia Tomentosa and Paulownia Fortunei, has resulted in a new generation of Paulownia Shan Tong.
Every 8 years, you can have your plantation trees pruned.
Every 2 years you can prune if you grow Paulownia for biomass energy.
After pruning, the stumps grow back perfectly, which is a good quality for Paulownia Shan Tong.
Due to its adaptability, the species is widely spread around the world.
In regions such as Asia, USA, Australia, and Europe: Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Shan Tong has shown its best qualities.
Application of the Paulownia Shan Tong tree:
The Paulownia Shan Tong variety has many uses:
- Quick creation of green spaces on your land;


- Use for agroforestry (growing Paulownia trees next to other crops);
- Oxygen production and CO2 compensation of about 450 Euro/year per hectare;
- It is possible to make furniture, musical instruments and surfboards from Paulownia boards;
- Honey production and beehives from Paulownia boards;



Our video about Paulownia plants:
Our pictures of Paulownia Shan Tong XL roots.
In the picture you can see our actual experience working with Paulownia Shan Tong XL roots.






How to plant Paulownia Shan Tong plants in pots?
- Prepare the soil before planting. Use a plow or tiller.
- Make proper field markings. Use a 5x5 or 6x6 meter planting pattern.

- Dig a small hole for planting.
- Water your plants well before planting them. This will allow for good rooting of the young tree.

- Fill the planting hole with the necessary fertilizer.

- Put your Paulownia plants in the planting hole at a depth of 25-30 centimeters. And cover the seedlings with soil so that the root system is hidden underground.

- Your Paulownia will start to grow in May/June and will reach about 2 to 3 m in the first year.
- The following year, after a November-December planting, they will need to be pruned to allow the root system to develop properly. After that, they will recover naturally and grow very quickly.
- If you plant the Paulownia correctly, you will get a good result that you will enjoy for many years.
The growth rate of a young Paulownia Shan Tong.







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