| Paulownia elongata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Paulowniaceae |
| Genus: | Paulownia |
| Species: | P. elongata
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| Binomial name | |
| Paulownia elongata | |
Paulownia elongata is a species of tree in the family Paulowniaceae, native to Asia.
The plant's leaves are very large and pubescent ('fuzzy—hairy'). This species can withstand a very wide range of environmental conditions. It does not grow at higher altitudes however.
Uses[edit]
Cultivation[edit]
Paulownia elongata is cultivated as an ornamental tree for use in gardens and parks. It is selected for its purple flowers, and its shade tolerance.
Biofuel[edit]
The tree is planted and grown as feedstock for biofuel production. Due to the large quantity of biomass produced annually, it is suited for use as biofuel feedstock.
Lumber[edit]
Paulownia elongata is planted as a forestry tree producing strong, yet light, wood. It is grown for lumber in North America and China.
Commercial plantations are normally established from selected clones resulting from micropropagation.[1]
They are known to grow up to 15 feet (4.6 m) or more in the first year. It is reportedly the fastest-growing hardwood tree[citation needed]. Some proponents state that P. elongata plantations can reach a harvestable size in five to seven years.[citation needed].
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