Seasonal variation in the nutrient content of Aspen foliage

Authors

R.K. Tew

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Journal Wildlife Management

Volume

34

Issue

2

First Page

475

Last Page

478

Publication Date

1970

Abstract

Chemical composition of aspen (Populus tremuloides) leaves, collected on three sampling dates during the growing season of 1966, varied greatly. Content of calcium, magnesium, sodium, and fat increased as the season progressed, whereas total nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content decreased significantly. Browse quality therefore changed with season. Aspen leaves contain most calcium and magnesium late in the season; this would help to maintain desirable soil properties when leaves drop.

Recommended Citation

Tew, R.K. 1970. Seasonal variation in the nutrient content of Aspen foliage. Journal of Wildlife Management 34(2):475-478.