Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of Northern redoak (Quercus rubra L.) in arid areas of North-WesternBohemia

摘要

The article analyses growth and quality of Northern red oak (Quercus rubra Linnaeus) based on 13 research plots(seven in red oak stands and six in sessile oak stands) with the ages between 17 to 159 years. The collected data includesheight, DBH, crown diameter, stem and crown quality, health status of each tree on the plot. Analogous plotswere chosen in sessile oak (Quercus sessilis Linnaeus) stands on similar sites to get reference data. The results provedthe high wood production potential of red oak when compared to sessile oak being at the same or higher quality andhealth. The data propose the red oak to be a good additional species in lowland stands.