The DOT suggested I not cut this tree...rather he suggested I not mow this tree. What is it?

[adronetree]

 

[Toddppm]

What? It's a highly valuable Paulownia.

 

[adronetree]

What? It's a highly valuable Paulownia.

Damn I thought you were joking. Looking it up...it is. Wth. Says its from China. Considered an invasive species in Georgia you think?

 

[adronetree]

Just answered my own question. It is considered an invasive species in Georgia. Mowed it will be....

 

[pdqdl]

They are quite valuable further north, and not at all invasive in my area. When they like the climate, they grow very fast=invasive.

They have spectacular blooms and have highly sought after wood for lumber. Depending, of course, on where you are.