Trees Grow Better With Water
Seedlings of shining gum, Eucalyptus nitens [(Deane and Maiden) Maiden] were field planted during early summer near Christchurch, New Zealand. Half of the seedlings received 200 ml of water containing nutrients (Peters Excel at 2 g/l), applied to the soil surface around the root collar after planting. The other half received no treatment. Differences in height growth were readily apparent within 1 month and continued for the rest of the trial. Twenty-five percent of the unwatered plants died within 1 month, whereas 100% of the watered plants remained alive. The marginal increase in cost of applying water to seedlings immediately after planting should be easily justified in terms of improved seedling establishment and subsequent growth. Tree Planters' Notes 46(2):46-47; 1995.
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Author(s): Warrick R. Nelson
Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volumes 46, Number 2 (1995)
Section: Peer Reviewed and Refereed Articles
Volume: 46
Number: 2
