Adaptability of 14 tree species to two hydrol humic latosol soils in Hawaii.

Craig O. Whitesell; Jr. Myron O. Ishennrood

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Adaptability of 14 tree species to two hydrol humic latosol soils in Hawaii.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Craig O. Whitesell, Jr. Myron O. Ishennrood

Year:

1971

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

Res. Note PSW-RN-236. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 5 p

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Abstract

Tree species capable of thriving on soils in high rainfall areas are needed in Hawaii for reforestation. The soils are highly leached and infertile.Two native and 12 introduced tree species were planted at two sites to determine adaptability. Survival, growth, vigor, and form were appraised 1 to 7 years after planting. Performance varied-both within and between species. No one species was outstanding, but several showed qualities that could be used to develop productive forests of mixed species.

Keywords

afforestation, Hawaii, species trials, Laterite soils

Citation

Whitesell, Craig O.; Ishennrood, Jr. Myron O. 1971. Adaptability of 14 tree species to two hydrol humic latosol soils in Hawaii. Res. Note PSW-RN-236. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 5 p