Survival and Early Growth of Alnus rubra, Eucalyptus macarthurii, E. viminalis, and Populus trichocarpa in the Pacific Northwest

Survival, growth, and aboveground biomass production of two Eucalyptus species--E. viminalis Lab. and E. macarthurii Deane & Maiden—were studied and compared to two native hardwoods—Alnus rubra Bong. and Populus trichocarpa Torr. & Gray--during a 3-yr study on low-elevation glacial till soils in the Pacific Northwest. Height growth and aboveground biomass production were significantly lower for both Eucalyptus species throughout the study. Both Eucalyptus species suffered from severe frost damage during the winter after the second growing season, resulting in dieback followed by coppicing. Different aspects of survival and growth of fast-growing native and exotic species in relation to short-rotation plantations in the Pacific Northwest are discussed. Tree Planters' Notes 38(4):27-30; 1987

Download this file:

Download this file

Details

Author(s): S. Reza Pezeshki

Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volumes 38, Number 4 (1987)

Section: General

Volume: 38

Number: 4