Practical Guidelines for Producing Longleaf Pine Seedlings in Containers

Barnett, James P.; McGilvrary, John M.  1997. Practical guidelines for producing longleaf pine seedlings in containers. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-14. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 28p. Conclusions Reforestation success for longleaf pine can be improved by planting seedlings produced in containers. Container stock survives better than bare-root stock on typical longleaf pine sites and the length of time seedlings stay in the grass stage is reduced. Thus, planting of container stock generally improves the reforestation success of longleaf pine seedlings (fig. 18). However, using container stock does not eliminate the critical need for controlling competition during the first growing season to ensure that seedlings begin height growth during the second year after planting.

Figure 18—Using container stock to establish longleaf pine plantations has markedly improved reforestation success.

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