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Dragon Tree
Paulownia kawakamii


Location: 337 J St.
District: Niles
Native to: Asia
Tree type: flowering
Leaf retention: deciduous

Comments: Fast growing broad leaf deciduous tree from Taiwan and China. A fast growing, big leafed tree. Can grow 8' per year in ideal conditions. Roots are said to be shallow, and the plant, because of its rapid growth, can quickly become ungainly.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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