Document Library: Nursery

An index to our poplar and willow documentation

Field trial of poplar poles, wands and bare-rooted stakes - Research Brief 20

Poplar wands and rooted stakes are quicker and cheaper to produce and easier to plant than poles. Increasing their use could accelerate planting rates and soil protection, and they may better handle dry summers in the establishment years than poles.

Topics: Nursery; Poplar Information; Purchasing Poles;

Document Type: Research Briefs;

Rooted Cuttings for Poplar and Willow Establishment

Colin Stace, a Senior Catchment Advisor from Hawke's Bay Regional Council shows us how to use poplar and willow rooted cuttings to establish trees when poles are not the best option.

Topics: Cultivation; Nursery; Trees for the Farm;

Document Type: Videos;

The NZ Farm Pole Nursery Guide - Part 1 - Planning

Pole planting is a quick and effective way of establishing trees in the presence of livestock, especially cattle.

Topics: Nursery; Poplar Information; Trees for the Farm; Willow Information;

Document Type: Publications;

The NZ Farm Pole Nursery Guide - Part 2 - Management

To establish and operate an effective on-farm pole nursery will require resources, management and above all, time.

Topics: Nursery; Poplar Information; Trees for the Farm; Willow Information;

Document Type: Publications;

The NZ Farm Pole Nursery Guide - Part 4 - Diseases and Pests

A description of common pests and diseases of poplar and willow in New Zealand.

Topics: Diseases; Nursery; Pests; Poplar Information; Trees for the Farm; Willow Information;

Document Type: Publications;