Planting depth and mulch thickness affect establishment of green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) and bougainvillea goldenraintree (Koelreuteria bipinnata)

Journal of Arboriculture

Volumn 31, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 163-170

  Arnold, Michael A ^a   McDonald, Garry V ^a   Bryan, Donita L ^a  

^a TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Fraxinus pennsylvanica; Hypoxia; Koelreuteria bipinnata; Pine bark mulch; Planting depth; Transplant establishment; Tree planting

Indexed keywords

TREE PLANTING;

BOUGAINVILLEA; FRAXINUS; FRAXINUS PENNSYLVANICA; KOELREUTERIA BIPINNATA;

EID: 22244435250     PISSN: 02785226     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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