Abstract
AbstractIn a yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipfera L.) plantation, three levels of nitrogen (0, 336, 672 kg/ha) and phosphorus (0, 168, 336 kg/ha) fertilizer applied at planting were tested in factorially arranged experiment with a split plot design. Nitrogen fertilizer was applied in holes near trees by two methods: loose and in perforated plastic bags.Survival after 5 years was 56% and was not influenced by treatment. Both nitrogen and phosphorus stimulated growth during the first 2 years after planting but phosphorus was effective only when combined with nitrogen fertilization. During this period, loose application of nitrogen fertilizer gave better results than bagged application. After 5 years, only nitrogen effects were statistically significant; mean height (2.59 m) of trees in the most effective nitrogen treatment (672 kg/ha) was 80% greater than controls.
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