Re: Monkey tree??

This certainly sounds interesting and would like to see a picture.  I do not
believe it is a Paulownia.  The leaves are very large and soft.  Are these
leaves stiff like the Monkey puzzle tree or the Cunninghamia?
Nancy  Tennessee
Someone has offered to give me starts of what she calls a Monkey tree. I've
> tried to search the Net for info on it but can't find much.  Its not a
Monkey
> Puzzle tree. And I'm not sure if its a Royal Paulownia Tree or Empress
tree.
> The trees she has are short and shrubby. But, I think, this is the 3rd
> summer for them. They put out runners just below the soil surface and she
has
> suckers all over which she is willing to "part with." The leaves are
finely
> textured and make me think initially of sumac. They are long and narrow
and give
> the appearance of being "layered." She said it turns red in the fall and
is
> supposed to bloom in the spring altho hers hasn't yet. And the fascinating
part
> is the trunk is "furry!" Yep, that's right.
>
> So does this sound familiar to any of you?
> Have you any experience with it?
> Thanx for your help, Barbara.
>
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