Impact of Genotype on the Growth of Hybrid Sweetgum in Northern Louisiana after Five Years

Thursday, September 19, 2024

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM MST

Location: McKee Hall

Speaker(s)

Kana Furukawa (she/her/hers)

Forestry Research Specialist
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
Homer, Louisiana, United States
Andrea De Stefano, PhD

Assistant Professor
Louisiana State University Agricutural Center
Homer, Louisiana, United States

After five growing seasons, several hybrid sweetgum genotypes demonstrated greater survival, height, groundline diameter, and diameter at breast height compared to native sweetgum when grown on upland sites in Louisiana. Our results suggest that hybrid sweetgum has potential to contribute to short rotation woody crop production in the region.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to compare the early growth of native and hybrid sweetgum genotypes for individual management strategies and production goals.
Upon completion, participants will be able to evaluate the feasibility of hybrid and native sweetgum for short rotation woody crop forestry in upland northern Louisiana.
Upon completion, participants will be able to understand the regional challenges related to sourcing hardwoods for pulpwood production.