Interesting tree and wood facts... - Page 2

GeorgeL · 05-22-2008, 12:48 PM

Very interesting read Dave.

George

DaveO · 05-22-2008, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by Don Sorensen

Aye, thanks Dave. I like the fact that the U.S. is planting more trees than harvesting. Now, how can I grow an Empress Tree in my backyard?

Originally Posted by sediener

Anyone know where I can get empress trees? I need some privacy in my yard.

You really don't want to plant an Empress Tree (Paulownia tomentosa) in your yard. They are highly valued in Asia, but like Kudzu were given(released) to us and they don't perform well here. When grown slowly the wood can be nice, but they grow too fast around these parts and aren't worth much. They are highly invasive, and have very weedy growth. If you drive through the Smoky Mtns. you will see them taking over everywhere. They do have a very beautiful flower in a nice dusty purple color blooming in mid spring. The leaves are huge and really make a mess in the fall.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulownia_tomentosa

http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/pato1.htm

http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=PATO2

http://www.paulownia.org/

http://www.na.fs.fed.us/pubs/silvics.../tomentosa.htm

http://www.paulowniasupply.com/paulo...cteristics.htm

Way to make a tree geek's day

Dave

sapwood · 05-22-2008, 07:45 PM

Yep, there's an Princess (Empress???) tree about 200 yds down the road. IMO the flowers are pretty, but otherwise it's not very impressive.

Roger

Terry · 05-22-2008, 08:24 PM

Very interesting Dave! Research always causes me to research deeper into the article printed. One caught my eye and of course I had to look it up. It says:
* There are 21 names of woods mentioned in the Bible.
Confusing??

How many TREES are named in the BIBLE????

Just thought I would put this out as a research Question!

Who has the answer?
THE ANSWER IS? _______

Terry

DaveO · 05-22-2008, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by Terry

Very interesting Dave! Research always causes me to research deeper into the article printed. One caught my eye and of course I had to look it up. It says:
* There are 21 names of woods mentioned in the Bible.
Confusing??

How many TREES are named in the BIBLE????

Ask and ye shall receive.....

http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/natbltn/600-699/nb676.htm

http://www.cswnet.com/~duxrow/Trees.htm

http://www.christiananswers.net/dictionary/plants.html

Amazingly they don't seem to mention the Tree of Heaven Ailanthus altissima....probably because it STINKS

Dave

Just thought I would put this out as a research Question!
Who has the answer?
THE ANSWER IS? _______ Terry

Opps, got it in the wrong place in the quote

Dave

Terry · 05-22-2008, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by DaveO

Opps, got it in the wrong place in the quote

Dave

And the Trees just keep Growing!

Terry

05-22-2008, 12:48 PM	#16
GeorgeL Member Name: George Lesniak City: Fuquay Varina State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 46 Posts: 161 Threads: 14	Re: Interesting tree and wood facts... Very interesting read Dave. George

05-22-2008, 05:57 PM	#17
DaveO Webmaster Senior Moderator Advisory Panel Name: Dave O'Nan City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 38 Posts: 10,935 Threads: 517	Re: Interesting tree and wood facts... Originally Posted by Don Sorensen Aye, thanks Dave. I like the fact that the U.S. is planting more trees than harvesting. Now, how can I grow an Empress Tree in my backyard? Originally Posted by sediener Anyone know where I can get empress trees? I need some privacy in my yard. You really don't want to plant an Empress Tree (Paulownia tomentosa) in your yard. They are highly valued in Asia, but like Kudzu were given(released) to us and they don't perform well here. When grown slowly the wood can be nice, but they grow too fast around these parts and aren't worth much. They are highly invasive, and have very weedy growth. If you drive through the Smoky Mtns. you will see them taking over everywhere. They do have a very beautiful flower in a nice dusty purple color blooming in mid spring. The leaves are huge and really make a mess in the fall. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulownia_tomentosa http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/pato1.htm http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=PATO2 http://www.paulownia.org/ http://www.na.fs.fed.us/pubs/silvics.../tomentosa.htm http://www.paulowniasupply.com/paulo...cteristics.htm Way to make a tree geek's day Dave __________________ Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile Honestly Honey, that will cost around ~~$100~~ ~~$150~~ $200, and I need a few more tools. Today's mighty Oak is just yesterday's NUT that held it's ground "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." --Dr. Seuss

05-22-2008, 07:45 PM	#18
sapwood Moderator Advisory Panel Name: Roger Deese City: Durham State: NC County: Durham Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 62 Posts: 5,055 Threads: 187	Re: Interesting tree and wood facts... Yep, there's an Princess (Empress???) tree about 200 yds down the road. IMO the flowers are pretty, but otherwise it's not very impressive. Roger __________________ I ain't never had too much fun!

05-22-2008, 08:24 PM	#19
Terry Member Name: Terrence P. Rielly City: Fayetteville State: NC County: Cumberland Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 63 Posts: 469 Threads: 60	Re: Interesting tree and wood facts... Very interesting Dave! Research always causes me to research deeper into the article printed. One caught my eye and of course I had to look it up. It says: * There are 21 names of woods mentioned in the Bible. Confusing?? *How many TREES are named in the BIBLE????* Just thought I would put this out as a research Question! Who has the answer? THE ANSWER IS? _______ Terry __________________ "Go as far as you can see, when you get there, you will be able to see further, but never forget where you started from." Thomas Carlyle

05-22-2008, 08:58 PM	#20
DaveO Webmaster Senior Moderator Advisory Panel Name: Dave O'Nan City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 38 Posts: 10,935 Threads: 517	Re: Interesting tree and wood facts... Originally Posted by Terry Very interesting Dave! Research always causes me to research deeper into the article printed. One caught my eye and of course I had to look it up. It says: * There are 21 names of woods mentioned in the Bible. Confusing?? *How many TREES are named in the BIBLE????* Ask and ye shall receive..... http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/natbltn/600-699/nb676.htm http://www.cswnet.com/~duxrow/Trees.htm http://www.christiananswers.net/dictionary/plants.html Amazingly they don't seem to mention the Tree of Heaven Ailanthus altissima....probably because it STINKS Dave Just thought I would put this out as a research Question! Who has the answer? THE ANSWER IS? _______ Terry Opps, got it in the wrong place in the quote Dave __________________ Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile Honestly Honey, that will cost around ~~$100~~ ~~$150~~ $200, and I need a few more tools. Today's mighty Oak is just yesterday's NUT that held it's ground "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." --Dr. Seuss

05-22-2008, 09:19 PM	#21
Terry Member Name: Terrence P. Rielly City: Fayetteville State: NC County: Cumberland Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 63 Posts: 469 Threads: 60	Re: Interesting tree and wood facts... Originally Posted by DaveO Opps, got it in the wrong place in the quote Dave And the Trees just keep Growing!Terry __________________ "Go as far as you can see, when you get there, you will be able to see further, but never forget where you started from." Thomas Carlyle

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