WeGrow CropTec
WeGrow CropTec is a leading European producer of high-quality Kiri (Paulownia) tree young plants and solutions for sustainable timber production.
About
WeGrow CropTec specializes in the production of high-quality Kiri trees (Paulownia) for sustainable, professional timber production and ecological land use. Founded in 2009 and based in Tönisvorst, Germany, the company is a European market leader in Kiri wood and provides proprietary hybrid varieties, expert consulting, and end-to-end support for establishing and managing Kiri tree plantations. WeGrow's approach combines genetic innovation with environmentally sustainable practices, offering an alternative to traditional timber sources, and helping to combat climate change by fostering fast-growing trees that bind significant amounts of CO2. The company serves clients in 49 countries, providing global logistics, advisory services, and training (workshops, webinars, live Q&A, tours) around Kiri cultivation, care, harvesting, and wood marketing.
Products & Services
- In vitro propagated Kiri (Paulownia) young plants (hybrid varieties: NordMax21, Phoenix One, H2F3, H2F4)
- WeGrow READY® plants for direct field planting (Europe)
- WeGrow PLUG® plants for worldwide shipping (outside Europe)
- WeGrow CUP® for exports to USA/Chile
- Plantation establishment and site evaluation consulting
- Fertilizer and crop nutrition recommendations
- Irrigation planning and advisory
- Accessories for greenhouse and field cultivation (planting tools, pruning tools, tree protectors, fertilizers, etc.)
- Workshops and webinars on Kiri cultivation and business
- Timber and log buy-back and marketing via sister company KIRITEC
- License partnership program for seedling producers and distribution partners
- On-site and remote trainings, plantation tours, live Q&As, and info days
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Kiri tree plantations for sustainable industrial timber production
- Agroforestry and intercropping with Kiri trees
- Restoration and climate protection projects (CO2 binding)
- Applications of Kiri wood in the mobility, construction, and lifestyle industries (e.g., ship building, furniture, packaging)
- Private and commercial planting for rapid harvest cycles
Partnerships & Collaborations
- Partnerships with license partners in over 30 countries
- Distribution partnership with BLU Blumen for small quantity orders
- Sister company KIRITEC for timber buy-back and marketing
Awards & Recognition
- Shortlisted for the TASPO Awards, especially in 'Best Concept Environment and Sustainability'
Contact Information
Certifications & Compliance
- Young plant production adheres to the highest phytosanitary standards; EU plant variety protection (CPVO) for 4 hybrid varieties