Treatments for Enhancing Early Survival and Growth of Northern Red Oak Seedlings
Early survival and height growth of underplanted 2+0 northern red oak (Quereus rubra L.) nursery stock and of naturally established seedlings in northern West Virginia were evaluated one field growing season after treatments in a replicated multi-split-plot experiment. Tubex tree shelters 1.5 m (5 ft) tall promoted planted northern red oak height growth and general vigor (form and number of leaves) but did not affect survival. Understory treatment (application of herbicide to stumps) reduced the average height of woody vegetation competing with natural oak seedlings, and survival rates of major competing species (black cherry and red maple) were less. Results suggest that height growth of northern red oak seedlings may be enhanced by using tree shelters and by understory treatment on excellent sites. Tree Planters' Notes 45(4):137-141; 1994.
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Author(s): David M. Hix, Charles A. McNeel, Edwin C. Townsend
Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volumes 45, Number 4 (1994)
Section: Peer Reviewed and Refereed Articles
Volume: 45
Number: 4
