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Effects of Seedbed Density and Row Spacing on Growth and Nutrient Concentrations of Nuttall Oak and Green Ash Seedlings

Informally Refereed

Abstract

Larger size and higher percentages of plantable 1-0 and 2-0 green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh.) and Nuttall oak (Quercus nuttallii Palmer) seedlings were produced in the wider spacing-lower density plots. Greater numbers of plantable seedlings were produced in the higher density plots. Spacing significantly affected diameters, heights, and percentages of plantable seedlings, but with few exceptions had no effect on nutrient concentrations of stems and roots.

Keywords

Fraxinus pennsylvanica, Quercus nuttalloo, seedbed density, seedling, nursery

Citation

Kennedy, Harvey E., Jr. 1988. Effects of Seedbed Density and Row Spacing on Growth and Nutrient Concentrations of Nuttall Oak and Green Ash Seedlings. Res. Note SO-349. New Orleans, LA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 5 p.
Citations
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/1699