Planting Stock
A key element in SRF is found in the planting material - commonly called "cuttings". Cuttings are from genetically identical parent trees, which replicate the superior productivity, disease resistance and hardiness of the hybrid parent plant and are called a "clone".
Many clones of hybrid poplar have been developed and tested under varying conditions at many different geographic locations. These tests have shown that certain clones are superior performers under field conditions. It is essential that the best suited clones be selected for the conditions in a particular area. A person familiar with planting material should be consulted in selecting the appropriate hybrids.
Small plots, such as nursery plots, can be planted by hand without special equipment. The planting of larger areas can be either by hand or with a planter which has disks to open a furrow, with a planting mechanism and packer wheels to complete the operation.