FARM FORESTRY SEEDLOTS

This year, in partnership with several NZ Farm Forestry members, we are offering a set of “Farm Forestry” seedlots. These come from sources, well known in farm forestry circles, that have been performing well and our partners are keen to see these strains planted and tested more extensively in New Zealand. Quantities are limited but will increase as demand grows.

» Check the catalogue page for listing of these seedlots and price information.

Cupressus torulosa (Himalayan cypress) Purerua seed orchard “Satchell strain”

A fast growing and very hardy strain of this species which is known for its canker resistance and high wood quality. The species is wind hardy and demonstrates reasonable drought and snow tolerance. There is also a degree of frost tolerance but this needs to be tested. The wood is scented, hard and durable. Definitely worth trying.

Cupressus torulosa x C. lusitanica “F1 hybrid”

There is a small quantity of this putative hybrid available from the owner for evaluation purposes.

Cupressus macrocarpa "Faulkner strain”

Possibly a canker resistant C. macrocarpa strain. This seedlot has gained a good reputation within the farm forestry community, but has not been formally tested in a trial situation.

Eucalyptus botryoides (Southern mahogany)

Fast growing with red, durable, attractive timber. Suited to warmer areas. Okay in saline winds and poor draining soils. This seedlot comes from a stand in which there has been high natural selection pressure against pests, in particular Ophelimus spp. (gall wasps) and Cardiaspina fiscella (brown lace lerp).

Eucalyptus cornuta (Yate)

Straight form strain with extremely hard, extremely strong and durable timber. Very pest resistant eucalypt. Frost tender.

Eucalyptus longifolia (Woollybutt)

Attractive tree with slightly glaucous, hanging leaves. Heavy, dense, red, durable timber. For warmer areas. Requires good soil moisture.

Eucalyptus muelleriana (Yellow stringybark) "Hocking strain”

Excellent growth and form. Fast growing stringybark suited to warmer areas with free draining soils. Durable timber.

Eucalyptus notabilis (Blue Mountains mahogany)

High quality red/brown timber. Fairly frost hardy tree.

Eucalyptus saligna (Sydney blue gum)

Fast growing, tall species with red, attractive timber. For warmer areas. Prefers free draining, moist soils. This seedlot comes from a stand in which there has been high natural selection pressure against pests, in particular Cardiospina fiscella (brown lace lerp).

Eucalyptus sphaerocarpa (Blackdown stringybark)

Frost tender with extremely durable brown timber. Requires free draining soils.

Eucalyptus tindaliae (White stringybark)

Closely related to E. globoidea this stringybark is suited to warmer areas. Grows well in clay soils and is wind tolerant. Good form and very healthy. Produces a durable timber that is used for flooring and inside finish.