The Empress Tree (Paulownia): Nature’s High-Speed Eco-Engine in the Urban Canopy
In the urban parks and avenues of Ashgabat, observers can see the Empress Tree in late autumn. These trees feature broad, heart-shaped leaves and tall clusters of tan, velvety buds. These buds remain dormant as they prepare for the next growth cycle. The tree is known as Paulownia tomentosa or its fast-growing hybrids.
Liliya Zhirnova Across the green avenues and urban parks of Ashgabat, sharp-eyed observers in late autumn often notice an intriguing sight: amidst broad, heart-shaped leaves, tall clusters of tan, velvety buds stand erect against the clear sky. These are the dormant flower buds of the Empress Tree (Paulownia tomentosa or its fast-growing hybrids), preparing to […] The post The Empress Tree (Paulownia): Nature’s High-Speed Eco-Engine in the Urban Canopy appeared first on News Central Asia (nCa) .