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Invasive Paulownia: Remove Before It Spreads

Q: Our 20-foot paulownia grows 12 inches weekly. Is it invasive? Should we cut it?

A: Yes, cut it down. Paulownia produces massive seed pods that sprout everywhere. Older trees drop messy leaves and limbs. Remove the tree and all root sprouts for the next couple of years.

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