October 5, 2025Journal of Forestry

Natural Regeneration of Loblolly Pine 230 Miles Northwest of its Native Range

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Loblolly pine has shown considerable success in producing seeds and seedlings over ten years in Oklahoma, indicating strong natural regeneration.
In comparison, both shortleaf and ponderosa pines planted alongside loblolly pine have not managed to reproduce effectively, highlighting loblolly's advantages.
The analysis was based on observational data collected from a site established in 1939, allowing for long-term assessment of growth and reproduction.
These findings suggest that loblolly pine could adapt to regions beyond its native range, which has important implications for forestry practices.

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Observational analysis reveals superior seed and seedling production of loblolly pine in Oklahoma, suggesting potential for wider adaptation.

Abstract

Loblolly pine planted ten miles west of Stillwater, Oklahoma, in 1939 has produced considerable seed and seedlings for several years over the last ten-year period. Shortleaf and ponderosa pine plated the same year on the same site have not grown, or reproduced as well as loblolly pine.

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Clayton E. Posey (1967) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e22da774308421369af212 https://doi.org/10.1093/jof/65.10.732

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Observational analysis reveals superior seed and seedling production of loblolly pine in Oklahoma, suggesting potential for wider adaptation.

Natural Regeneration of Loblolly Pine 230 Miles Northwest of its Native Range

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Natural Regeneration of Loblolly Pine 230 Miles Northwest of its Native Range

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