Table 2.

Initial mean values of selected parameters for 2-year-old dogwood seedlings (height, 47.6 cm; diameter, 7.5 mm).

ParameterStemRootT:RZ
Estimated dry weight (g)10.17.51.7
Nutrient concentration (%)y
N0.861.54
P0.120.31
K0.310.59
Ca1.250.58
Mg0.190.32
  • Z T:R = top dry weight; root dry weight.

  • y Average of 10 trees on a dry weight basis.