The blue bell tree is not only impressive during its flowering period in spring. Its foliage is also very striking. The heart-shaped leaves can grow up to 40 centimeters long. In winter, nut-like capsule fruits adorn the rather fast-growing tree.
The bluebell tree can grow impressively large
The bluebell tree can reach an average height of 12 to 15 meters and the rounded and rather weakly branched crown is just as wide. Its wood is quite light but still hard. It's also easy to work with, making it an interesting lumber, but also suitable for furniture, ping-pong bats, surfboards, and even musical instruments.
The growth of a young bluebell tree
A young bluebell tree (bot. Paulownia) grows particularly quickly, both in height and in width. The increase can be as much as two meters. However, the young shoots are quite sensitive to frost. So it can happen that they freeze in winter.
Cut back frozen shoots in spring so that no germs can get in there. A fork usually forms at this point. In the first one or two winters, you should bring your blue bell tree to a frost-free winter quarters.
The growth of the older bluebell tree
Over time, the blue bell tree becomes more robust and can withstand temperatures below freezing. Growth is slowing down and is around 40 per year. Individual shoots grow up to a meter during this time.
Interesting facts about the wood of the blue bell tree:
- fast growing
- easy
- very hard
- good to edit
- low thermal conductivity
- Suitable for window construction, interior design and insulation
tips
The young shoots of the blue bell tree are quite sensitive to frost, so frost-free wintering is recommended.