Royal Paulownia - 100 Most Common North American Trees

"Close-grained Paulownia wood has become extremely valuable during the recent past. It may be the highest priced saw timber in the country at this time. It is exported to Japan where it is milled into furniture and jewelry boxes. The wood is very lightweight and makes good crating material. Princess-Tree should be planted where falling flowers and leaves are not objectionable. In some areas, the tree is often considered a "weed" tree, and has naturalized in the edge of woodlands. If it is planted, consider placing it in a park or other openspace area." - From the USFS Fact Sheet

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