Regenerating Aspen by suckering in the Southwest

Authors

Merylyn M. Larson

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. Fort Collins, Colo.

Issue

Research Note 39

Publication Date

1959

Abstract

Although seeding is necessary for the spread of aspen into new localities, suckering (sprouting from adventitious buds on the roots) is the chief means of reproduction in established stands. Suckering can usually be induced by reducing or eliminating the aspen overstory. ²

Recommended Citation

Larson, Merylyn M. 1959. Regenerating Aspen by suckering in the Southwest. Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station Research Note 37.