Dry tropics, Phong: Eucalyptus pellita
In a 12-month open-field trial in Phong, Laos, Forest3 Rootzone was compared with standard forestry fertilization practices during Eucalyptus pellita establishment.
Mean tree height was measured 6 months after transplanting, with results showing greater height under dry tropical conditions.
Key conclusions
+7.4
%
Greater mean tree height
At 6 months after transplanting, compared with standard forestry fertilization practices.
Forest3 Rootzone-treated trees reached a mean height of 2.9 m after 6 months.
Mean tree height was 2.9 m with Forest3 Rootzone, compared with 2.7 m under standard forestry fertilization practices.
A measurable height advantage under dry tropical field conditions.
At 6 months after transplanting, Forest3 Rootzone-treated trees were 20 cm taller on average than trees receiving standard forestry fertilization practices.
+20
cm
Greater mean tree height
At 6 months after transplanting.
Evaluating Forest3 Rootzone fertilizer performance during Eucalyptus pellita establishment.
Trial details
Eucalyptus
Fast-growing hardwood for pulp and timber.
Southeast Asia
Establishment
Tropical
Field performance
At 6 months after transplanting, tree height was compared between Forest3 Rootzone and standard forestry fertilization practices. Heights are expressed in metres (m).
Taller trees after transplanting
At 6 months after transplanting, trees treated with Forest3 Rootzone were +20 cm taller (+7.4%) than trees treated with standard forestry fertilization practices.
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Tree height at 6 months after transplanting under dry tropical conditions. Source: 25.F3.P-EUC-LA02
