Sprouting of Slash, Loblolly, and Shortleaf Pines Following a Simulated Precommercial Thinning

摘要

To prevent cut stumps of 4- to 7-year-old slash (Pinus elliottii) and loblolly (P. taeda) pines from respouting, precommercial thinnings should be done in late summer at 6 inches or less above the groundline. For shortleaf pine (P. echinata) late summer and 6 inches or less appears safe but should be delayed at least until age 5 years.