Random questions:

 

Is it invasive?

No, the Empress tree is not invasive.

There are 23 species of Paulownia (the biological name of the Empress tree). The one that is most commonly known is the Paulownia tomentosa and this happens to be the only invasive variety. We use only non-invasive species and the trees we grow are only from mother stock. This means they are unable to reproduce without a human hand to help.

Where is it native to?

The tree is native to China – however, we have good reason to believe it has North American roots. In fact, the oldest known fossils of the tree were found in the United States. Dating to 40,000 years ago, fossils have been found from Washington State and Alabama. However, the tree does not like the cold and it was wiped out in the ice ages.

The Chinese re-introduced the Empress tree to North America 200 years ago. All the research to date shows that the tree plays nicely with other species.

Source: Carbon Offsets World Tree.com

Fast Growing Trees

Here are  a few pics from our 3 y.o. Paulownias, taken quickly before the leaves begin to drop!

Mike and the young Fortunas.

They are looking great!  Measuring 31" at base, 12 foot to start of crown.

Even bigger!

These trees are good for environment, fast-renewing lumber crop, low water requirements, LOVE heat, and make great shade if that's all you  are looking for.

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For US info feel free to contact Mike mikelammons@gmail.com

6 months' growth

Paulownia Fortunia Tree

Planted August 2014
Cut to ground 4/1/16

Measured today 10/6/16

Zoom in and see orange markers:

5' mark Tree is 10 1/2" around
10' mark Tree is 7 1/4" around
12' mark Tree is 5" around

Base of Tree is 24" around

This growth is from a 8" Shoot after cutting in April, 2016.

SIX MONTHS GROWTH.

Mike Lammons
National Director
Digital World
559 824 3254

3/4 year update: GROWING!

Elongatas: Planted May, 2011
Cut to ground March 2013
Pic taken Jan 2015

We continue to get requests for info from all over the world on these trees. This month marks our 4th year in this project and we were only looking for a few fast growing shade trees. Had no idea of the world wide demand for this wood and now we have 415 trees planted and will add another 100 or so this summer.

Elongatas, Fortunas, Kawakamis: Planted June 2012
Cut to ground March 2013
Pic taken Jan 2015

In ground 2 1/2 years

Our trees go dormant in October and lose their elephant leaves at first freeze.
They start waking up mid February when blooms start popping out and leaves follow.

Elongata: Planted May 2011
Cut Down March 2013
Pic taken March 2014

These trees luv super hot sun and grow from leaves. We measure and document height and width growth. One tree grew one foot per week in July and August and grew 3 3/4" in width from 6/5/14 to 8/12/14.

Fortunas:  planted May 2013 and cut to ground in March 2014
This pic taken July 2014-   4 months after cutting.

Thanks for checking our site and send email, text or call regarding our trees.

Mike Lammons


Michael R. Lammons
Pacific Coast Manager
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California drought can't stop these gorgeous trees!

440 trees now growing:  here's a pic of the back most recent plantings (March '14).  In spite of this horrific California drought you can see these trees are thriving -- they love the climate and sunshine... and make do with very little water.  

These trees are groomed for lumber harvesting (ask Mike).  

Below is a gorgeous paulownia ungroomed to grow for their majestic shade.

 

Mike has almost 100 trees in pots looking for a home:  contact him for info today.  Text to 559.824.3254. 

For extensive info on Paulownias, click here.

Fast Growing Trees

Everything is at a fast pace today. (Duh.) What's up with these fast growing trees?

 Stop by for a visit with our Paulownia tree project and Mike can fill you in on why we are attempting to get the word out about these trees.   Watch the video to  hear Bob Kaler, our tree-mentor, career almond farmer, and founder of the Western Region Paulownia Growers & Developers (slogan: "Growing for Clean Air and Water") 559.283.2511 for info -- you can hear him talk about 'carbon sequestration' and the lack of chemicals in production of these trees.

 Grow a Million-Dollar Tree Harvest every 7 years on small acreage with minimal labor and chemicals. 

The Fed Ex young man asked me the other day "What are those trees?" I said their name. He said, "Why are you growing them?" (Sigh.) I was busy inside and wanted to get back to chores, but.... he was curious. I shared the highlights.

 He said, "I have 2 acres and would like to plant something like this." One or two hundred trees would fit nicely onto his place; he can do his own drip irrigation (simple) in his spare time; minor grooming of the trees first couple of summers (flicking suckers off); and enjoy great shade until his harvest pay-day.

A good tree should yield 200 or so board feet. Current bf price, conservative side = $8.50. So, $1700/tree. Goal: $340,000 per harvest.

These trees, ungroomed for harvest,

make a glorious shade tree and the same carbon sequestration/clean water attributes apply. So whether you want a profit crop from your land, or great shade trees for your yard, get acquainted with Paulownias.

 Contact Mike: 559.824.3254 for more info. They make a great secondary income, like for this young Fed Ex employee. If you'd like to check out some other great secondary income sources, click here.