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Summary

Eight different cypress cultivars were grown in a replicated trial near Caveton, South Australia. Form and growth characteristics were measured at year five and analysed. Ovensii, a cypress clone hybrid between Chamaecyparis nootkatensis and Cupressus lusitanica, was the best performing cultivar in this trial and is recommended for forestry establishment ahead of the other cypress cultivars tested.

Aim

Performance test six cypress clonal cultivars imported from New Zealand and two cypress seed cultivars in South Australia to identify the best cypress cultivars based on growth and form traits suitable for use in forestry applications in the region.

Cypress Trial Ovensii pruned plot 1

A plot of pruned Ovensii in the foreground exhibiting desirable forestry characteristics.

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