A fast-growing Japanese tree with soft wood, often used in woodworking and traditional crafts.
From Japanese 'aogiri' (青桐), where 'ao' means blue/green and 'giri' means paulownia or similar tree. The tree is known scientifically as Firmiana simplex and is native to East Asia.
The aogiri tree became historically important in Japan because its lightweight wood was perfect for making tansu (traditional chests) and other furniture—and during WWII, it was planted extensively because it grows incredibly fast!
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