Abstract
SUMMARY Wood specimens from twenty-four-year-old trees of Populus robusta (Grafton hybrids) P. deltoides var. angulata ‘Smooth bark’ and P. deltoides var. angulata ‘Rough bark’ varieties were examined. These trees were growing in irrigated plantations in northern Victoria and in each case had been propagated vegetatively as sets or as barbatelles. The wood was examined to ascertain differences between clones and between propagation techniques for those characteristics which are important in conversion to match splints. Results showed only minor differences in wood characteristics between propagation methods and between clones. Crystalline deposits of calcium carbonate were observed in the inner growth rings and a suggested explanation for their presence is given. The raw material should be suitable for the intended application to the production of match splints.
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