Paulownia Shantong: non-invasive, hardy hybrid for timber

Paulownia Shantong is a fast-growing hybrid of the Tomentosa and Fortunei varieties. Our bare-root Paulownia Shantong averages 25cm in height, making it a fast-growing timber tree.

Features

• Species: Paulownia Shantong (or ‘Shan Tong’)
• Height at maturity: 10 to 15 metres
• Diameter at maturity: 30 to 40 cm
• Rapid growth: up to 4 metres per year
• Cold resistance: down to -20°C
• Alternatives: Tomentosa, Fortunei

Packaging

Paulownia Shantong plants are sold bare-rooted for one year, with a phytosanitary passport for each variety. Orders can be shipped anywhere in France and the European Union.

• Beware: in winter, the leaves of a Paulownia fall off, so you’ll receive a pot with a pruned branch, ready for restarting in spring.

In a nutshell

Paulownia Shantong is a majestic tree, particularly suited to large-scale plantations. Its light, resistant and easy-to-work wood, combined with very rapid growth, makes it a very popular choice for lumber and biomass production.

• Fast growth: Shantong is a hybrid selected for its rapid growth, enabling it to reach maturity faster than many other Paulownia varieties.
• High-quality wood: The wood produced by Shantong is light, strong and has a fine texture, making it popular for a variety of applications, including furniture manufacture.
• Disease and pest resistance: Shantong is renowned for its resistance to certain diseases and pests, which can make it easier to maintain than other varieties.
• Tolerance to harsh conditions: Shantong has good tolerance of poor soils and varied climatic conditions, making it suitable for a wide range of growing environments.

It’s also a more complex variety to propagate than other Paulownia hybrids, as cuttings and seed germination are more time-consuming and tedious.

Paulownia Shantong can be planted in rows spaced 5 to 10 metres apart in all directions and in staggered rows.