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Forestry
Species
Appletons
have a reputation as supp liers of quality-grown
forestry seedlings
PINUS RADIATA
This is the most
commonly planted forestry species because
it is adaptable over a wide range of planting
sites. A choice of GF (growth and form) ratings
are available including GF
Plus certified seedlots which provide
information on the individual traits of particular
seedlots. |
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| Seedlings |
100+ |
1,000 |
| GF10 |
$33 |
$230 |
| GF19 |
$35 |
$250 |
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| Cuttings |
100+ |
1,000 |
| GF Wood density 24 |
$68 |
$470 |
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CEDAR
| Cedrus
Deodara |
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 Himalayan
CedarLarge
conical timber tree, branch ends droop,
softer appearance.
Drought and exposure tolerant. |
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50+ |
1,000 |
| 1/1 transplants |
25/50 |
$1.70 |
$1.60 |
| 1/1 transplants |
50/75 |
$2.30 |
$2.20 |
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| Chamaecyparis
lawsoniana |
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 Lawsons
CypressNarrow
conical conifer, excellent shelter and
timber tree in colder moist districts.Timber
is light coloured and sought after. |
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50+ |
1,000 |
| 1/1 transplants |
25/50 |
$1.70 |
$1.60 |
| 1/1 transplants |
50/75 |
$2.30 |
$2.20 |
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CYPRESS
| Cupressus
macrocarpa |
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 Monterey
cypress Quick
growing, quality timber, shelter and hedging
tree. Requires good plantation management
practices to produce knot-free timber.
Tolerates salt-laden winds. |
| Milligan (Southland) |
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50+ |
1,000 |
| Open ground |
25/50 |
$0.90 |
$0.56 |
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| Cupressus
lusitanica |
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Mexican
cypress Important
timber, straight trunk, branches gently
ascending or weeping. Suits moist climates
and damp soils better than C macrocarpa,
but NOT salt winds. Includes 4c per
plant roaylty. |
| Gwavas Progeny Trial |
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50+ |
1,000 |
| Open ground |
25/50 |
$1.00 |
$0.60 |
| V150 Plug Grown |
25/35 |
$1.10 |
$0.80 |
| Amberley and Gwavas provide
the best available cypress seed, with
a 4c royalty per tree being returned to
Scion for further research and development. |
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| Cupressusocyparis
ovensii |
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| Owens
hybrid cypress
Hybrid between Chamaecyparis nootkatensis
and Cupressus lusitanica. Cutting grown,
fast straight growth, canker resistant.
Not for coastal areas. Light branching,
no fluting. |
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50+ |
1,000 |
| Open ground |
25/50 |
$2.10 |
$2.00 |
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DOUGLAS
FIR
FORT BRAGG PROVENANCE
Appletons seed
is sourced from Weyerhaeuser's second generation
seed stands in Golden Downs Forest which
have undergone rigorous selection. This New
Zealand Fort Bragg landrace is proving to
be superior in forest trials in both the North
and South Islands.
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| Pseudotsuga menzieii |
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| Douglas
fir A
high quality timber and shelter tree,
most suited to colder, inland areas with
moist, well-drained soils. Withstands
snow. Topped at 38cm. |
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50+ |
1,000 |
| 2/0 seedlings |
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$0.70 |
$0.50 |
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Douglas fir |
REDWOODS
| Sequoia
sempervirens |
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 Californian
or Coastal Redwood Very
tall timber tree. Prefer moist soils and
shelter from prevailing winds. Large diameter
logs are producing sound quality timber.
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50+ |
1,000 |
| 1/0 seedlings |
25/50 |
$1.20 |
$1.10 |
| 2/0 topped at 38cm |
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$1.70 |
$1.60 |
| 1/1 transplants |
50/75 |
$2.30 |
$2.20 |
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Three and a half year old Neslon
seed lot of Sequoia sempervirens |
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Deciduous
Forestry Species
The following are
major timber producing forestry species in the
northern hemisphere. To achieve optimum growth,
they must be planted on to a medium to high
quality site and managed with an intensive pruning
and thinning regime. They should be planted
at no more than 3 x 3 metre spacing and have
complete weed control for the first three years. |
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ALDERS
| Alnus
cordata |
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 Italian
AlderCommonly
used for horticultural shelterbelts
and ideal nurse tree crop to plant
amongst timber hardwoods to promote
upright growth and suppress side branching. |
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50+ |
1,000 |
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25/50 |
$1.40 |
$1.30 |
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50/75 |
$2.20 |
$2.00 |
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75/100 |
$2.90 |
$2.70 |
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| Alnus
rubra |
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 Oregon
or Red
AlderVigorous
growth on hillsides and streamsides.
Good hardwood timber for furniture
and panelling. |
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50+ |
1,000 |
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25/50 |
$1.40 |
$1.30 |
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50/75 |
$2.20 |
$2.00 |
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1m+ |
$4.30 |
$4.10 |
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POPLAR
 Please
refer to our main species list for CLONAL SELECTION. Plant as a firebreak
in moist gullies and for stabilising slips.
Light coloured timber similar density
to Pinus radiata. Yellow autumn colours.
Rooted plants establish better than Poles. |
| PVR - Plant Variety
Rights |
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50+ |
1,000 |
| P. 'Argyle' NZ 5015 |
1.3m+ |
$2.50 |
$2.40 |
| Non-PVR |
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| P. trichocarpa PN471 |
1.3m+ |
$2.30 |
$2.20 |
| P. 'Crows Nest' PN5010 |
1.3m+ |
$2.30 |
$2.20 |
P. 'Kawa' NZ5006
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1.3m+ |
$2.30 |
$2.20 |
| P. 'Tasman' PN559 |
1.3m+ |
$2.30 |
$2.20 |
| P. 'Veronese' PN870 |
1.3m+ |
$2.30 |
$2.20 |
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OAK
| Quercus
palustris |
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 Pin
Oak This
'Eastwoodhill' selection has grown to
an impressive size, with strong central
leader. Prefers moist, deep soils. |
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50+ |
1,000 |
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25/50 |
$1.40 |
$1.30 |
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50/75 |
$2.20 |
$2.00 |
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75/100 |
$2.90 |
$2.70 |
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| Quercus
petraea x robur |
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| Hybrid
Oak Strong,
central leader with hybrid vigour and
good straight trunk for furniture timber.
Thrives on a variety of soils. |
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50+ |
1,000 |
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25/50 |
$1.40 |
$1.30 |
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50/75 |
$2.20 |
$2.00 |
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75/100 |
$2.90 |
$2.70 |
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NZ Quercus plantation |
| Quercus
robur |
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 English
Oak Valuable,
heavy timber for building and furniture.
Close initial planting for straight tall
trunks. Prefers moist, deep soils. |
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50+ |
1,000 |
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25/50 |
$1.40 |
$1.30 |
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50/75 |
$2.20 |
$2.00 |
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75/100 |
$2.90 |
$2.70 |
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25-Apr-2010
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