Possums and paulownia (forum)

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Hi all, we are replacing a liquid amber that is constantly shredded by possums. Does anyone know if possums eat paulownia? Or have suggestions of fast growing deciduous trees that possums won’t eat? Thanks

Time: 20th February 2018 7:25am

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Julie says...
Possums use my paulownia as a jumping off point to get to the roof, but I haven't noticed any damage. It is quite a large tree.

But beware of planting near the house - it has cost me a fortune in plumbing bills to remove roots from pipes!

They also climb into my flame tree - Erythrina indica (I think), and I've not noticed any damage. The parrots do an enormous amount of damage, so maybe I can't tell the difference, but it doesn't affect the tree.

They are an extremely fast-growing tree - you can cut off a fairly large branch in winter and stick it into the ground, like a giant cutting. I love the cheerful red flowers in winter!

Time: 20th February 2018 8:14pm

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Fruitylicious1 says...
Hi Clarissa

Try Manchurian pear and or oak tree. I'm not sure about paulownia if possum loves to nibble it.

Happy Gardening :-)

Time: 21st February 2018 6:38am

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JohnMc1 says...
Possums don't seem to touch any of my Paulownias, whether in flower/fruit or not.
Your Paulownia flowers are red Julie? all mine are a mauve colour, can't recall the cultivar.

Time: 21st February 2018 7:49pm

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Julie says...
John, is there a red pawlonia? Never heard of it. Mine are the usual light purple colour. I was given a Sapphire seedling once which was supposed to be blue, but it didn't survive!

Time: 23rd February 2018 8:54pm

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Clarissa says...
Thanks for your reply Julie. I think we will try a paulownia and hope that NSW possums feel the same way about it!

Time: 2nd March 2018 6:34pm

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