TREASURE TREES
#063 Royal Paulowina (Paulownia tomentosa)
This Royal Paulownia was named state champion in 1990 but has since been surpassed . Measurements were not able to be taken due to the weedy nature of the tree. It is located right off of the I-77 exit ramp for Exit 8 along the fence.
Statistics (1989)
- Circumference (In.): 80"
- Height (Ft.): 33'
- Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 40'
- Total Points: 123
More Information
- Nominated By: Tom Martin, Joe McLaurin
- Year Added: 1989
- Owned By: City of Charlotte
- Current condition: Good
- Neighborhood: Southside Park
- Property Type: Private Business
- Nearest Address: 2700 Toomey Ave
- Ecological Value: This is officially listed as an invasive species in North Carolina. It has very brittle wood and a messy, weedy growth pattern. Wood is used in a variety of products across Asia.
- Nominated By: Tom Martin, Joe McLaurin
- Year Added: 1989
- Owned By: City of Charlotte
- Current condition: Good
- Neighborhood: Southside Park
- Property Type: Private Business
- Nearest Address: 2700 Toomey Ave
- Ecological Value: This is officially listed as an invasive species in North Carolina. It has very brittle wood and a messy, weedy growth pattern. Wood is used in a variety of products across Asia.
