Larch - a fast-growing fiber source for the Lake states and northeast. [L. leptolepis Gord. , L. decidua Mill. , and Larix x eurolepis Lamb]

Journal Article · Wed Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · J. For.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5585550

Einspahr, D W; Wyckoff, G W; Fiscus, M

Preliminary comparisons between Japanese (Larix leptolepis Gord.) and European larch (L. decidua Mill.) plantings indicate that these species, together with their hybrids, will outgrow pine and spruce, particularly on the better Lake States forest soils. Larch has adequate genetic diversity and grows rapidly. It also hybridizes readily, has good wood quality, is resistant to scleroderris canker and spruce budworm, and is adapted to a variety of soils. Recently, the Institute of Paper Chemistry, at Appleton, Wisconsin, established a cooperative larch tree improvement program using a seed orchard approach. Pulping studies indicate that 18- to 23-year-old larch and larch hybrids (Larix x eurolepis Henry) can produce higher kraft yields than 50- to 60-year-old jack pine (Pinus banksiana Lamb.) and with pulp strength properties similar to those of jack pine. 19 references.

• Research Organization: Inst. of Paper Chemistry, Appleton, WI
• OSTI ID: 5585550
• Journal Information: J. For.; (United States), Journal Name: J. For.; (United States) Vol. 82:2; ISSN JFUSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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