Biomass Production of Eucalyptus grandis in South Africa Planted at Various Close Espacements: Two-Year Results

Abstract

A trial was established in the Eastern Transvaal to determine the effect of close espacement on the biomass production of Eucalyptus grandis when harvested on very short rotations. The treatments allowed 1 m², 2 m², 3 m² and 4 m² per tree of growing space. Weeds were completely suppressed with herbicides and the trees were fertilised with 50 g of 3:2:1(24) per tree at the time of planting.