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Species: Paulownia Shan Tong
Age: 1 year (first growing season)
Height: ~3.8 m Trunk diameter: 5 cmLocation: Paulownia Energy Plantation, France
Characteristics
This tree has a straight, upright trunk and an optimal form for high-quality timber production. Its large, heart-shaped leaves actively photosynthesize, ensuring a rapid growth rate.
Environmental Impact
CO₂ absorbed in the first year: ~18 kg
O₂ released: ~14 kg
Projection (8 years): up to 1 m³ of timber and over 1 ton of CO₂ captured in biomass.
Applications
This tree is an example of the fast growth of Paulownia Shan Tong, used for:
furniture and plywood production,
bioenergy (pellets, briquettes),
soil improvement,
CO₂ emission offsetting.
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