Re: Paulownia

If you look at the distribution by state, it looks a lot like an eco-hysteria problem rather than a botanical problem. Some states are colored green with no supporting county data. But, then, all sorts of strange plants--Chinese fan palms, for example--end up on invasive lists.

On May 8, 2006, at 3:40 PM, Zemuly Sanders wrote:

I realize they seed everywhere, but I think that after having been here for 200 years they might be considered at least a "heritage" plant. I think this is another example of government gone wild. Just my 2 cents.
zem
----- Original Message ----- From: "Daryl" <pulis@mindspring.com>
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Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 5:35 AM
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Please don't, Andrea. They're invasive non-natives that are destroying the habitats of many many species, some endangered. See http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/pato1.htm When they get into an ecosystem, they can wreak havoc.

d



----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrea Hodges" <andreah@hargray.com>
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Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 10:09 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Paulownia


Hmmm, I might have to try one someday when I have the space.
A
----- Original Message ----- From: "Zemuly Sanders" <zsanders@midsouth.rr.com>
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Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 9:26 PM
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I did a talk on antebellum gardens and found that it was very popular all over the south after it was discovered in China in the early years of the 19th century. I have one in my yard because I love them. I pulled it out of my flower bed. They come up all over the place and grow at an incredible rate. It was named after the daughter of the czar of Russia. BTW, I can't believe I butchered the name the way I did. <LOL>
zem
----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrea Hodges" <andreah@hargray.com>
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Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 8:06 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Paulownia


I just looked it up and it IS a Paulownia Zem. Hallelujah! Thanks for that. Now I'm just surprised it's here. I thought it was too hot here, but it's doing fantastic.
A
----- Original Message ----- From: "Zemuly Sanders" <zsanders@midsouth.rr.com>
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Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 11:17 AM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Jacaranda


Are you sure it's not a Pawlonia? They were very popular in antebellum gardens in your area and have naturalized literally everywhere.
zem
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Southwest Florida
27.0 N, 82.4 W
Hardiness Zone 10
Heat Zone 10
Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
Maximum 100 F [38 C]

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