Stump management increases coppice yield of sycamore
Saplings of American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis, 5 years old) in an experimental plantation in Georgia were cut in mid- January, March, May, and early July, 1973, just above, or 6 and 12 inches above the root collar. After 4 years, saplings initially cut during the dormant season (January or March) produced larger and heavier coppice shoots than those cut during the growing season. Although the number of shoots initiated in the first 2 years was greater as stump height increased, height made n.s.d. to shoot growth, the number of dominant and codominant sprouts or yield (dry weight) per stump. Stumps 6 inches or less in height had a more extensive taproot, and a cutting height of 4-6 inches is recommended. For stumps cut in January and March coppice yield was directly related to diameter at time of cut.
- Research Organization:
- SE FES, USDA For Serv, Athens, GA, USA
- OSTI ID:
- 6719904
- Journal Information:
- South. J. Appl. For.; (United States), Journal Name: South. J. Appl. For.; (United States) Vol. 3:3; ISSN SJAFD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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