PROVENANCE TRIALS OF ACACIA HOLOSERICEA AND ACACIA AURICULIFORMIS

Abstract

Performance of provenances of Acacia holosericea and A. auriculiformis was examined at 2.2 and 4.0 •y after planting. Experiments to compare the provenances were conducted at two sites for both species. All provenances of both species had high survival. Provenances of both species varied significantly in height and diameter growth. Jabiru provenance of A. holosericea was the best performing provenance on both sites, while Mibini and Reynolds River provenances performed best for A. auriculiformis.