RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
JF Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF)
JO JOA
FD International Society of Arboriculture
SP 160
OP 160
DO 10.48044/joa.1976.2.8.160
VO 2
IS 8
YR 1976
UL http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/2/8/160.abstract
AB Stroempl, George. 1976. Peat wedges aid seedling establishment on shallow soil. Forestry Chronicle (April) 47-51.Tree planting experiments were established in southeastern Ontario on old pastures with shallow soil over limestone bedrock known to have frequent moisture deficits during the growing seasons. Wedgeshaped pieces of solid peat, saturated with water, were placed at the bottom of a planting hole to supply water to the roots during the early stages of growth and prevent dessiccation during severe drought conditions. The survival of trees planted with peat wedges was higher than those planted without, particularly in the year when soil moisture was most frequently within the wilting range. Additional experience is needed to realize the full potential of this method.