Pruning Cottonwood

R. L. Johnson

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Pruning Cottonwood

Informally Refereed

Authors:

R. L. Johnson

Year:

1959

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Southern Lumberman April 15. 2 p.

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Abstract

Planting cottonwood trees can be a profitable investment, but to get the most for their money land-owners should consider the possibilities of pruning. At present, there are wide differentials in the stumpage value of cottonwood stands, primarily because of variation in log quality. By restricting knots to the inner core, artificial pruning of small open-grown trees can markedly improve the grade of future butt logs-and also improve the prices these logs will bring.

Citation

Johnson, R. L. 1959. Pruning Cottonwood. Southern Lumberman April 15. 2 p.