I don't know. But because I am old and an ex farmer I recall that in the 80's or before that Paulownia (sp?) was being touted as a cash crop for east coast farmers. There was going to be a wonderful market for it (along with goats, alpacas and about 20 exotic cattle breeds). Came to nought. Maybe its time has come
Later: https://www.nzffa.org.nz/farm-forest...ing-paulownia/
@Ben Waimata what do you know about it?
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