The Wood Properties and Qualities of Three South African-Grown Eucalypt Hybrids

Abstract

Hybridisation is becoming an increasingly important technique in tree breeding to improve yields, adaptability and wood quality. In this study, sample material from crosses of Eucalyptus grandis with E. tereticornis, E. camaldulensis and E. urophylla established on sites of which some are not normally suitable for E. grandis, was examined. The main aim was to assess the performance of these hybrids under varying site conditions using E. grandis as a control.