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Effects of Propagation Container Size and Transplanting Date on the Growth of Tree Seedlings

Superior growth was made by deciduous and coniferous trees started in the largest volume container (41 cu. in.). This effect remained evident through the second growing season for all species. Earlier transplant dates were in some cases better, but planting date was much less important than container size.


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Author(s): Bonnie Lee Appleton, Carl E. Whitcomb

Publication: 1982 Southern Nursery Conferences

Event: Southern Nursery Conferences - Western Session
1982 - Oklahoma City, OK

Section: Nursery Operations and Economics