Appletons Tree Nursery Ltd, 1748 Main Road South, Wakefield, Nelson, Phone 03 541 8309, Fax 03 541 8007
Email appletons@ts.co.nz, Web www.appletons.co.nz

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.

Neudorf Collection (Tasman District)

A mature, second rotation, naturally regenerated stand of Pinus radiata produced the highest sonic readings to date. All suitable sized logs went to the LVL factory, the balance for post and poles, realising the highest gross value per hectare in the district on ruling price


 
Seedlings
100+
1,000
Neudorf
$30
$210
GF10
$30
$210
GF19
$32
$230
Cuttings
100+
1,000
GF Wood density 24
$64
$450

 


CEDAR

Cedrus Deodara    
Himalayan CedarLarge conical timber tree, branch ends droop, softer appearance. Drought and exposure tolerant.
 
50+
1,000
1/1 transplants
25/50
$1.65
$1.55
1/1 transplants
50/75
$2.20
$2.10

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana    
Lawsons CypressNarrow conical conifer, excellent shelter and timber tree in colder moist districts.Timber is light coloured and sought after.
 
50+
1,000
1/1 transplants
25/50
$1.65
$1.55
1/1 transplants
50/75
$2.20
$2.10

 

CYPRESS

Cupressus macrocarpa    
Monterey cypress Quick growing, quality timber, shelter and hedging tree. Requires good plantation management practices to produce knot-free timber. Tolerates salt laden winds.
Strathallen Progeny Trial
50+
1,000
Open ground
25/50
$0.90
$0.56
V150 Plug Grown
25/35
$1.06
$0.80
Includes 4¢ per plant royalty. Plugs removed from side slit
cell trays and packed in plastic lined banana boxes.

Cupressus lusitanica    
Mexican cypress Quick growing, quality timber, shelter and hedging tree. Requires good plantation management practices to produce knot-free timber. Tolerates salt laden winds.
Gwavas Progeny Trial
50+
1,000
Open ground
25/50
$0.90
$0.56
V150 Plug Grown
25/35
$1.06
$0.80

Cupressusocyparis ovensii    
Owens hybrid cypressHybrid between Chamaecyparis nootkatensis and Cupressus lusitanica. Cutting grown, fast straight growth, canker resistant. Not for coastal areas. Light branching, no fluting.
 
50+
1,000
Open ground
25/50
$2.00
$1.90
Open ground
50/75
$2.40
$2.30

 

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.


 
Pseudotsuga menzieii    
Douglas fir A high quality timber and shelter tree, most suited to colder, inland areas with moist, well-drained soils. Withstands snow.
 
50+
1,000
2/0 seedlings
$0.70
$0.50

Douglas fir

 

REDWOODS

Sequoia sempervirens    
Californian or Coastal Redwood Very tall timber tree. Prefer moist soils and shelter from prevailing winds. Large diameter logs are producing sound quality timber.
 
50+
1,000
1/0 seedlings
25/50
$1.15
$0.95
1/1 transplants
25/50
$1.65
$1.55
 
50/75
$2.20
$2.10

Three and a half year old Neslon
seed lot of Sequoia sempervirens

 
 

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.

ALDERS

Alnus cordata    
Italian AlderCommonly used for horticultural shelterbelts and ideal nurse tree crop to plant amongst timber hardwoods to promote upright growth and suppress side branching.
50+
1,000
 
25/50
$1.35
$1.35
 
50/75
$2.10
$1.90
 
75/100
$2.80
$2.60

Alnus rubra    
Oregon or Red AlderVigorous growth on hillsides and streamsides. Good hardwood timber for furniture and panelling.
50+
1,000
 
25/50
$1.35
$1.35
 
50/75
$2.10
$1.90
 
1m+
$4.10
$3.90

 

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
50+
1,000
P. 'Argyle' NZ 5015
1.3m+
$2.40
$2.30
Non-PVR
P. trichocarpa PN471
1.3m+
$2.20
$2.10
P. ‘Crows Nest’ PN5010
1.3m+
$2.20
$2.10
P. ‘Kawa’ NZ5006
1.3m+
$2.20
$2.10
P. ‘Tasman’ PN559
1.3m+
$2.20
$2.10
P. ‘Veronese’ PN870
1.3m+
$2.20
$2.10

 

OAK

Quercus palustris    
Pin OakThis ‘Eastwoodhill’ selection has grown to an impressive size, with strong central leader. Prefers moist, deep soils.
50+
1,000
 
25/50
$1.35
$1.35
 
50/75
$2.10
$1.90
 
75/100
$2.80
$2.60

Quercus petraea x robur    
Hybrid OakStrong, central leader with hybrid vigour and good straight trunk for furniture timber. Thrives on a variety of soils.
50+
1,000
 
25/50
$1.35
$1.35
 
50/75
$2.10
$1.90
 
75/100
$2.80
$2.60

NZ Quercus plantation

Quercus robur    
English OakValuable, heavy timber for building and furniture. Close initial planting for straight tall trunks. Prefers moist, deep soils.
50+
1,000
 
25/50
$1.35
$1.35
 
50/75
$2.10
$1.90
 
75/100
$2.80
$2.60

21-Apr-2009

 


 


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