Natural Hybrids Among Pond, Loblolly, and Pitch Pines

Natural Hybrids Among Pond, Loblolly, and Pitch Pines PDF Author: Elbert Luther Little
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Category : Loblolly pine
Languages : en
Pages : 28

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S2Natural hybrids or intergrades between pond and loblolly pines (Pinus serotina X taeda) occur in Delaware and Maryland, and hybrids or intergrades between pitch and pond pines (P. rigida X serotina) are found in New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware. Hybrids between pitch and loblolly pines (P. rigida X taeda) are somewhat rare, but are known in New Jersey and Maryland. This paper describes the characteristics of the intergrades and of the parent species, and discusses the value of distinguishing intergrades and species in forestry practice.S3.