Comments for Paulownia Synergy For All http://paulowniaseed.com/blog Paulowina Information Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:58:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Comment on Paulownia in Paraguay,South America by pakko http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=48#comment-154 pakko Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:58:21 +0000 http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=48#comment-154 I made a purchase of Paulownia seed (Elongata type) from David this past Summer (2010). I setrtad these seeds on June 26th in 2 domed trays of saturated (but drained) peat with instant potato flakes sprinkled over the top. I kept the flakes moist by misting with water & 4 days later (June 30th), I had green seedlings emerging EVERYWHERE. I continued misting each day after until no more seedlings were coming up. Then I gradually removed the trays within a couple days after. First partially, then half & then fully (July 4th) . This is normally done to harden them off (prevent outside shock) but I setrtad my trays outside since it was Summer. On July 11th I placed my trays on my patio table where they sat 'til they were about 3 inches tall (couple weeks). I then transplanted each one into it's own 1 gallon pot (I used 1/3 sand to 2/3 peat). This is when they really setrtad to take off! 2 months later, they were 10 inches tall with huge leaves and I had about 150 trees out of what setrtad as a dinky little seed packet. Much more than I thought would germinate. So, I kept 25 trees & passed out the rest to my surrounding neighbors. We all then put them in the ground in late September. By the time the trees finally went into Winter's dormancy (beginning to mid December), they were all about 2 1/2 feet to 3 feet tall. Of course since they had'nt received a full year's growth, these will need to be cut down to ground level this Spring to get a single & straight trunk. Per David, these trees will grow faster and straighter than if left alone. In fact, David has given me constant & continued advise and coaching throughout the whole growing process when I've needed it (which was often) to the point where he's advised me to stop worrying so much, lol. Ok, so maybe I'm a bit of a tree hypocondriac since I've found that there isnt much that grows in this thick red southern clay. But these trees are doing great! I can only imagine how they would do in better soil and recommend them to anybody who wants to lant easy and fast growing tees. I will post the progress throughout this year once spring comes.Thanks again David for not only some soon-to-be' great trees but also the quick shade that's on its way to our newly developed subdivision. 30 feet of shade in 3 years sounds just about perfect! I made a purchase of Paulownia seed (Elongata type) from David this past Summer (2010). I setrtad these seeds on June 26th in 2 domed trays of saturated (but drained) peat with instant potato flakes sprinkled over the top. I kept the flakes moist by misting with water & 4 days later (June 30th), I had green seedlings emerging EVERYWHERE. I continued misting each day after until no more seedlings were coming up. Then I gradually removed the trays within a couple days after. First partially, then half & then fully (July 4th) . This is normally done to harden them off (prevent outside shock) but I setrtad my trays outside since it was Summer. On July 11th I placed my trays on my patio table where they sat ’til they were about 3 inches tall (couple weeks). I then transplanted each one into it’s own 1 gallon pot (I used 1/3 sand to 2/3 peat). This is when they really setrtad to take off! 2 months later, they were 10 inches tall with huge leaves and I had about 150 trees out of what setrtad as a dinky little seed packet. Much more than I thought would germinate. So, I kept 25 trees & passed out the rest to my surrounding neighbors. We all then put them in the ground in late September. By the time the trees finally went into Winter’s dormancy (beginning to mid December), they were all about 2 1/2 feet to 3 feet tall. Of course since they had’nt received a full year’s growth, these will need to be cut down to ground level this Spring to get a single & straight trunk. Per David, these trees will grow faster and straighter than if left alone. In fact, David has given me constant & continued advise and coaching throughout the whole growing process when I’ve needed it (which was often) to the point where he’s advised me to stop worrying so much, lol. Ok, so maybe I’m a bit of a tree hypocondriac since I’ve found that there isnt much that grows in this thick red southern clay. But these trees are doing great! I can only imagine how they would do in better soil and recommend them to anybody who wants to lant easy and fast growing tees. I will post the progress throughout this year once spring comes.Thanks again David for not only some soon-to-be’ great trees but also the quick shade that’s on its way to our newly developed subdivision. 30 feet of shade in 3 years sounds just about perfect!

]]> Comment on Paulownia root cutting season is here. by Tom Hunt http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=32#comment-105 Tom Hunt Sat, 04 Jun 2011 04:40:09 +0000 http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=32#comment-105 Dear David, The paulowina sproutlings are growing away. I've been taking pictures with a ruler, to document the rate of growth. I also have a few acres of hybrid poplar, dn-34 and op-367. I love to see the trees growing skyward, the birds using them for perches, etc. I planted the shan-tong behind the tomensosa, from the perspective from the road, in order to have the darker flowers contrasted with the lighter flowers of the shan-tong. It should be quite a specticle a few years from now. I read an article that paulownia was native to North America back in the tertiary (before the last glacier). They have fossils of it found here in N.A. Well, guess what? It's back. In tree plantations and smaller wood lots. Just like the dawn redwood, which I have a few. Dear David,

The paulowina sproutlings are growing away. I’ve been taking pictures with a ruler, to document the rate of growth. I also have a few acres of hybrid poplar, dn-34 and op-367. I love to see the trees growing skyward, the birds using them for perches, etc. I planted the shan-tong behind the tomensosa, from the perspective from the road, in order to have the darker flowers contrasted with the lighter flowers of the shan-tong. It should be quite a specticle a few years from now.

I read an article that paulownia was native to North America back in the tertiary (before the last glacier). They have fossils of it found here in N.A. Well, guess what? It’s back. In tree plantations and smaller wood lots. Just like the dawn redwood, which I have a few.

]]> Comment on Paulownia root cutting season is here. by David Sutton http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=32#comment-104 David Sutton Mon, 23 May 2011 17:52:06 +0000 http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=32#comment-104 Thanks for the heads up. I will comment more about cuttings later. Best Regards David Thanks for the heads up. I will comment more about cuttings later.
Best Regards
David

]]> Comment on Paulownia root cutting season is here. by Tom Hunt http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=32#comment-103 Tom Hunt Sat, 21 May 2011 03:03:19 +0000 http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=32#comment-103 Dear David, I now have sprouts coming up! I was a bit concerned because we had a week of intense rain. On one day we had an inch and 3/4. A stationary low pressure system had set up right over Ohio. But then the sun came out, and the sprouts are beginning to come up. These are my first paulownias. So everything about them is new to me and a learning experience. The leaves are hairy. One of the sprouting leaves looked to have almost a faint pattern on the leaf. Very interesting. BTW, the packages of root cuttings arrived in very good condition, the roots were nice and plump. I am very happy with your product. Even though this is just a small "plantation" of 16 trees, I know I will have a lot of enjoyment watching them grow. I've already taken pictures of the little sproutlings! Best, Tom Dear David,

I now have sprouts coming up! I was a bit concerned because we had a week of intense rain. On one day we had an inch and 3/4. A stationary low pressure system had set up right over Ohio. But then the sun came out, and the sprouts are beginning to come up. These are my first paulownias. So everything about them is new to me and a learning experience. The leaves are hairy. One of the sprouting leaves looked to have almost a faint pattern on the leaf. Very interesting. BTW, the packages of root cuttings arrived in very good condition, the roots were nice and plump. I am very happy with your product. Even though this is just a small “plantation” of 16 trees, I know I will have a lot of enjoyment watching them grow. I’ve already taken pictures of the little sproutlings!

Best,
Tom

]]> Comment on Paulownia root cutting season is here. by David Sutton http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=32#comment-102 David Sutton Sun, 08 May 2011 12:36:29 +0000 http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=32#comment-102 Sounds good. You should seed the sprouts in 3 to 4 weeks. Sounds good. You should seed the sprouts in 3 to 4 weeks.

]]> Comment on Paulownia root cutting season is here. by Tom Hunt http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=32#comment-101 Tom Hunt Sat, 07 May 2011 21:03:42 +0000 http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=32#comment-101 Dear David, My tomentosa and shan-tong root cuttings are in the ground now. BTW, this is in north-central Ohio. Even though this is the northern edge of the paulowinia grow-zone, I know they can grow here because Secrest Arboretum in Wooster, OH, has some nice ones growing. I have been a tree grower (in my own small way) since around 1971. I will report back to you occasionally on how these are doing. I can already see them reaching up to the sun in my mind's eye! Best, Tom Dear David,

My tomentosa and shan-tong root cuttings are in the ground now. BTW, this is in north-central Ohio. Even though this is the northern edge of the paulowinia grow-zone, I know they can grow here because Secrest Arboretum in Wooster, OH, has some nice ones growing. I have been a tree grower (in my own small way) since around 1971. I will report back to you occasionally on how these are doing. I can already see them reaching up to the sun in my mind’s eye!

Best,
Tom

]]> Comment on Hello world! by Phil Bunch http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=1#comment-97 Phil Bunch Sun, 13 Feb 2011 14:00:28 +0000 http://paulowniaseed.com/blog//?p=1#comment-97 David: I need to get some information on the use of Paulowina in the high elevation tropics. Which if any species are well adapted for elevation around 2400 meters in Colombia? Thanks, Phil Bunch David:

I need to get some information on the use of Paulowina in the high elevation tropics. Which if any species are well adapted for elevation around 2400 meters in Colombia?

Thanks,
Phil Bunch

]]> Comment on Post for pictures by David Sutton http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=26#comment-96 David Sutton Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:45:34 +0000 http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=26#comment-96 Thanks Mike, this is what is all about for me. Helping others get started into paulownia. David Sutton Thanks Mike, this is what is all about for me. Helping others get started into paulownia.

David Sutton

]]> Comment on Post for pictures by Mike Mattson http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=26#comment-95 Mike Mattson Tue, 04 Jan 2011 04:44:49 +0000 http://paulowniaseed.com/blog/?p=26#comment-95 I made a purchase of Paulownia seed (Elongata type) from David this past Summer (2010). I started these seeds on June 26th in 2 domed trays of saturated (but drained) peat with instant potato flakes sprinkled over the top. I kept the flakes moist by misting with water & 4 days later (June 30th), I had green seedlings emerging EVERYWHERE. I continued misting each day after until no more seedlings were coming up. Then I gradually removed the trays within a couple days after. First partially, then half & then fully (July 4th) . This is normally done to harden them off (prevent outside shock) but I started my trays outside since it was Summer. On July 11th I placed my trays on my patio table where they sat 'til they were about 3 inches tall (couple weeks). I then transplanted each one into it's own 1 gallon pot (I used 1/3 sand to 2/3 peat). This is when they really started to take off! 2 months later, they were 10 inches tall with huge leaves and I had about 150 trees out of what started as a dinky little seed packet. Much more than I thought would germinate. So, I kept 25 trees & passed out the rest to my surrounding neighbors. We all then put them in the ground in late September. By the time the trees finally went into Winter's dormancy (beginning to mid December), they were all about 2 1/2 feet to 3 feet tall. Of course since they had'nt received a full year's growth, these will need to be cut down to ground level this Spring to get a single & straight trunk. Per David, these trees will grow faster and straighter than if left alone. In fact, David has given me constant & continued advise and coaching throughout the whole growing process when I've needed it (which was often) to the point where he's advised me to stop worrying so much, lol. Ok, so maybe I'm a bit of a tree hypocondriac since I've found that there isnt much that grows in this thick red southern clay. But these trees are doing great! I can only imagine how they would do in better soil and recommend them to anybody who wants to lant easy and fast growing tees. I will post the progress throughout this year once spring comes. Thanks again David for not only some 'soon-to-be' great trees but also the quick shade that's on its way to our newly developed subdivision. 30 feet of shade in 3 years sounds just about perfect! I made a purchase of Paulownia seed (Elongata type) from David this past Summer (2010). I started these seeds on June 26th in 2 domed trays of saturated (but drained) peat with instant potato flakes sprinkled over the top. I kept the flakes moist by misting with water & 4 days later (June 30th), I had green seedlings emerging EVERYWHERE. I continued misting each day after until no more seedlings were coming up. Then I gradually removed the trays within a couple days after. First partially, then half & then fully (July 4th) . This is normally done to harden them off (prevent outside shock) but I started my trays outside since it was Summer. On July 11th I placed my trays on my patio table where they sat ’til they were about 3 inches tall (couple weeks). I then transplanted each one into it’s own 1 gallon pot (I used 1/3 sand to 2/3 peat). This is when they really started to take off! 2 months later, they were 10 inches tall with huge leaves and I had about 150 trees out of what started as a dinky little seed packet. Much more than I thought would germinate. So, I kept 25 trees & passed out the rest to my surrounding neighbors. We all then put them in the ground in late September. By the time the trees finally went into Winter’s dormancy (beginning to mid December), they were all about 2 1/2 feet to 3 feet tall.

Of course since they had’nt received a full year’s growth, these will need to be cut down to ground level this Spring to get a single & straight trunk. Per David, these trees will grow faster and straighter than if left alone. In fact, David has given me constant & continued advise and coaching throughout the whole growing process when I’ve needed it (which was often) to the point where he’s advised me to stop worrying so much, lol. Ok, so maybe I’m a bit of a tree hypocondriac since I’ve found that there isnt much that grows in this thick red southern clay. But these trees are doing great! I can only imagine how they would do in better soil and recommend them to anybody who wants to lant easy and fast growing tees.

I will post the progress throughout this year once spring comes.

Thanks again David for not only some ‘soon-to-be’ great trees but also the quick shade that’s on its way to our newly developed subdivision. 30 feet of shade in 3 years sounds just about perfect!

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