Document Library: Fact Sheets

Willow Clone Factsheet ‘Awanui’ Salix lasiolepis × S. viminalis NZ 1401

‘Awanui’ is a New Zealand-bred shrub willow hybrid cross of S. lasiolepis, a shrub willow species from California, and S. viminalis, a osier willow species from Europe.

Topics: Willow Information; Willow Clones;

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Willow Clone Factsheet ‘Cheltenham’ Salix matsudana × alba NZ 1402

‘Cheltenham’ is a New Zealand-bred tree willow hybrid cross of S. matsudana, the Peking willow from China, and S. alba, the white willow from Europe.

Topics: Willow Information; Willow Clones;

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Willow Clone Factsheet ‘Kew’ (Salix matsudana) PN 227

‘Kew’ is an imported tree willow clone of S. matsudana, the Peking willow from China.

Topics: Willow Information; Willow Clones;

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Willow Clone Factsheet ‘Moutere’ (Salix matsudana × alba) NZ 1184

‘Moutere’ is a New Zealand-bred tree willow hybrid cross of S. matsudana, the Peking willow from China, and S. alba, the white willow from Europe.

Topics: Willow Information; Willow Clones;

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Willow Clone Factsheet ‘Taitoko’ Salix matsudana × pentandra NZ 1341

‘Taitoko’ is a New Zealand-bred tree willow hybrid cross of S. matsudana, the Peking willow from China, and S. pentandra, the bay willow from Europe.

Topics: Willow Information; Willow Clones;

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Willow Clone Factsheet ‘Tangoio’ (Salix matsudana × alba) NZ 1040

‘Tangoio’ is a New Zealand-bred tree willow hybrid cross of S. matsudana, the Peking willow from China, and S. alba, the white willow from Europe.

Topics: Willow Information; Willow Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Wai-iti’ (Populus deltoides × P. trichocarpa) PN 5039

‘Wai-iti’ is a New Zealand-bred poplar hybrid cross of P. deltoides, a black poplar species from eastern North America, and P. trichocarpa, a balsam poplar species from western North America.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Factsheet 8: Is Cabbage Tree a Soil Conservation Species?

Cabbage trees dense root system helps stop soil erosion on steep slopes and because they tolerate wet soil, they are a useful species for planting along stream banks.

Topics: Erosion Control; Root Systems;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Braaksma’ Populus deltoides x P. nigra NZ 5038

‘Braaksma’is a Populus deltoides x P. nigra hybrid.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Argyle’ Populus deltoides x P. nigra NZ 5015

‘Argyle’ is a PVR-licensed variety resulting from the 1980 P. x euramericana crosses.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Crowsnest’ (Populus deltoides x P. nigra) x P. nigra NZ 5010

‘Crowsnest’ is a New Zealand-bred PVR-licensed variety that originates from a backcross between a P. x euramericana hybrid and P. nigra. It was first released commercially in 1994.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Chiba’ Populus maximowiczii × P. nigra × P. nigra NZ 5037

‘Chiba’ is a New Zealand-bred poplar hybrid cross of P. maximowiczii, a balsam poplar species from Japan, and P. nigra, a black poplar species from Europe.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Fraser’ Populus deltoides x P. nigra NZ 5017

‘Fraser’ is a P. x euramericana hybrid, resulting from a 1980 NZ cross between P. deltoides and P. nigra ‘Italica’. It was first released commercially in 1996.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Dudley’ Populus deltoides x P. nigra NZ 5022

‘Dudley’ is a P. x euramericana hybrid, resulting from a 1980 NZ cross between P. deltoides and P. nigra ‘Italica’. It was first released commercially in 2000. A NZ PVR application is pending.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Hororata’ Populus maximowiczii × P. nigra NZ 5033

‘Hororata’ was bred in New Zealand in 1993 and released for commercial use in 2011. It is female.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Geyles’ Populus maximowiczii × P. nigra NZ 5034

Bred in New Zealand in 1993, ’Geyles’ was released in 2011. It is a male clone.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Kawa’ Populus deltoides x P. yunnanensis PN 35 NZ 5006

‘Kawa’, bred in NZ in 1974, is a cross between P. deltoides and P. yunnanensis from China. It was released commercially in 1986.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Kaimai’ Populus deltoides x P. ciliata NZ 5025

‘Kaimai’ is a P. x asiamerica hybrid, resulting from a 1983 NZ cross between P. deltoides and P. ciliata. It was first released commercially in 2011.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Mapiu’ Populus maximowiczii × P. nigra NZ 5035

‘Mapiu’ was bred in New Zealand in 1993 and released for commercial use in 2011. ‘Mapiu’ is female.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Pecam’ Populus maximowiczii × P. nigra NZ 5036

‘Pecam’ was bred in New Zealand in 1993 and released for commercial use in 2011. ‘Pecam’ is male.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Otahuao’ Populus deltoides x P. nigra NZ 5020

‘Otahuao’ is a P. x euramericana hybrid, resulting from a 1980 NZ cross between P. deltoides and P. nigra ‘Italica’. It was first released commercially in 1993.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Plummer’ Populus angustifolia × P. yunnanensis NZ 5040

‘Plummer’ is a New Zealand-bred poplar hybrid cross of P. angustifolia, a balsam poplar species from western North America, and P. yunnanensis, a balsam poplar species from south-western China.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Pakai’ Populus deltoides × P. trichocarpa NZ 5009

‘Pakai’ is a New Zealand-bred poplar hybrid cross of P. deltoides, a black poplar species from eastern North America, and P. trichocarpa, a balsam poplar species from western North America.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘San Rosa’ Populus deltoides x P. ciliata NZ 5026

‘San Rosa’ is a P. x asiamerica hybrid, resulting from a 1983 NZ cross between P. deltoides and P. ciliata. It was first released commercially in 2011.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Rotorangi’ Populus deltoides x P. ciliata NZ 5027

‘Rotorangi’ is a P. x asiamerica hybrid, resulting from a 1983 NZ cross between P. deltoides and P. ciliata. It was first released commercially in 2011.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Shinsei’ Populus nigra ‘LP 1’ x P. maximowiczii NZ 85-069-002

‘Shinsei’ is a NZ-bred PVR-licensed tree that was first released commercially in 2000. It originates from a 1985 cross between the Italian P. nigra ‘LP 1’ and a P. maximowiczii male clone from Hokkaido, Japan.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Selwyn’ Populus deltoides x P. nigra NZ 5016

‘Selwyn’ is a P. x euramericana hybrid, resulting from a 1980 NZ cross between P. deltoides and Populus nigra ‘Italica’. It was first released commercially in 1995.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Veronese’ Populus deltoides x P. nigra PN 870

‘Veronese’ is a P. x euramericana hybrid that was bred in Italy, imported into New Zealand and released commercially in 1986.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Toa’ NZ 5007 (Populus deltoides x P. nigra) x P. yunnanensis

‘Toa’ is a NZ-bred PVR-licensed tree that was first released commercially in 1996. It originates from a 1982 cross between a P. x euramericana hybrid and the Chinese balsam poplar P. yunnanensis.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Weraiti’ Populus deltoides x P. nigra NZ 5018

‘Weraiti’ is a P. x euramericana hybrid, resulting from a 1980 NZ cross between P. deltoides and P. nigra ‘Italica’. It was first released commercially in 1996.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Poplar Clone Factsheet ‘Yunnan’ P. yunnanensis, The Chinese poplar PN 35

’Yunnan’ is a single clone of the balsam poplar P. yunnanensis from the Yunnan province in China. It was first imported in 1908, and was released for general use in 1986.

Topics: Poplar Information; Poplar Clones;

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Trialling ways to manage Southland's hill country erosion

Envrionment Southland's senior land sustainability officer, Keith Finlayson, is passionate about protecting the land. Keith has looked at understanding the best methods of managing erosion on Southland's hill county.

Topics: Erosion Control;

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Factsheet 7: Poplar Sawfly: Cladius grandis

Have you seen this unusual insect on your poplar trees? If you have spotted it we want to know! There are no other yellow/ orange caterpillars with black spots that feed on poplar leaves.

Topics: Pests; Poplar Information;

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Factsheet 6: Benefits from using poplars and willows on NZ dairy farms

Poplars and Willows are extremely versatile trees that can deliver significant cost savings and provide excellent support in achieving environmental outcomes for dairy farmers.

Topics: Effluent Management; Erosion Control; Poplar Information; Willow Information;

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Factsheet 4: Willow sawfly, Nematus oligospilus

Willow sawfly was first discovered in Auckland in 1997, and is now found throughout New Zealand.

Topics: Pests; Willow sawfly, Nematus oligospilus;

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Factsheet 5: Giant willow aphid

Giant Willow Aphid, Tuberolachnus salignus was first sighted and reported in December, 2013 from Auckland. As of March 2014 it can be found throughout the North Island and as far as Clyde in the South Island. This aphid dispersed at a very rapid rate.

Topics: Pests; Giant Willow Aphid Tuberolachnus salignus ;

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Factsheet 3: Setting up a willow coppice block for fodder

Tree fodder is a valuable source of stock nutrition, especially during periods of drought.

Topics: Fodder;

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Factsheet 2: Poplar and willows as fodder

Topics: Fodder;

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Factsheet 1: Why Plant Poplars and willows on Farms?

Topics: Cultivation;

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