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Loblolly Best But Seed Source Important in Erosion-Control Plantings in North Mississippi

Growth of loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) from four seed sources has differed markedly in 5-year-old erosion-control plantings in north Mississippi. Differences among sources have been consistent on two major problem soils in this area--deep droughty sands and eroded Coastal Plain subsoils. The poorest loblolly source has outperformed shortleaf (P. echinata Mill.) from two sources and Virginia and sand pine (P. virginiana Mill. and P. clausa (Chapm.) Vasey) from single sources. These early results are of interest because fast growth is necessary in erosion-control planting to quickly stabilize surface soil.


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Author(s): John L. Thames

Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Issue 55 (1962)