The influence of seed origin on the growth of grand fir in Britain

Wrecclesham

1996

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7 Lit. Ang.

Bandaufführung

4035

104051

This Note examines the growth of different seedlots of grand fir (Abies grandis Lindl.) drawn from 36 locations representative of most of its natural range. Performance was judged by comparing top height and diameter at breast height 15 years after planting at up to 10 evaluation sites in Britain. Those seed origins yielding the most suitable material for use across a range of sites are identified and the implications of these results in relation to the use of this species in Britain are discussed.