J. For. Sci., 2016, 62(4):145-152 | DOI: 10.17221/115/2015-JFS

Silvicultural potential of northern red oak and its regeneration - ReviewReview

S. Miltner, I. Kupka
Department of Silviculture, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic

Northern red oak (Quercus rubra Linnaeus) is a promising species which could help to mitigate the sanitary problems. Northern red oak is also a commercial species and offers many environmental services. Northern red oak prefers rather dry acidic sites commonly found in Bohemia. The literature confirms that the species is quite fertile but acorn production is highly variable. Northern red oak seedlings develop a long tap root during their first year, which enhances their survival and performance. Different silvicultural systems are proposed and pros and cons are discussed in this review including their influences on forest floor and soil.

Keywords: ecological niche; acorn; silvicultural systems; soil

Published: April 30, 2016  Show citation

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Miltner S, Kupka I. Silvicultural potential of northern red oak and its regeneration - Review. J. For. Sci. 2016;62(4):145-152. doi: 10.17221/115/2015-JFS.
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