The bluebell tree is impressive not only during its flowering period in spring. Its foliage is also very striking. The heart-shaped leaves can be up to 40 centimeters long. In winter, nut-like capsule fruits decorate the quickly growing tree.
How fast does the bluebell tree grow per year?
Bluebell tree growth varies depending on age. Young trees can grow up to two meters per year, while older trees grow at around 40 centimeters per year. In both cases the wood is light, hard and easy to work with.
The bluebell tree can grow to an average height of around 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 is also easy to work with, making it an interesting timber, but also suitable for furniture, table tennis 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 width. The increase can easily be 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 pathogens can penetrate there. A fork usually forms at this point. In the first one or two winters, it is better to move your bluebell tree to a frost-free winter quarters.
The growth of the older bluebell tree
Over time, the bluebell tree becomes more robust and can withstand temperatures below freezing. Growth slows down to around 40 per year. Individual shoots grow up to one meter during this time.
Interesting facts about the wood of the bluebell tree:
- fast growing
- easy
- very hard
- easy to edit
- low thermal conductivity
- suitable for window construction, interior design and insulation
Tip
The young shoots of the bluebell tree are quite sensitive to frost, so frost-free wintering is recommended.
