3(H A MANUAL OF FORESTRY. 



considered one of the least exacting of the European 

 timber trees. 



d. Shape and Development. 



The tree develops a straight stem; the crown is 

 similar to that of the Scotch Pine, but fuller, 

 stronger and denser. Its height-growth is somewhat 

 slower than that of the Scotch Pine, and it does not, as a 

 rule, exceed a height of 75 feet, at any rate when grown 

 beyond its natural home. The root-system is strong, 

 and similar to that of Scotch Pine. The volume growth 

 is smaller than that of Scotch Pine. It is said to attain 

 a great age in its natural home. 



e. Reproductive Power. 



The tree commences producing full crops of seed after 

 it has passed an age of 30 years, and they occur every 

 2 to 3 years. 



/. Character and Composition of Woods. 



The Austrian Pine appears in extensive pure woods 

 in its natural home, and it is better suited to be so 

 grown than the Scotch Pine, because it has a denser 

 crown, which shades the soil better, preserves a complete 

 leaf-canopy to a more advanced age, and acts benefi- 

 cially on the fertility of the locality. It can be mixed 

 with the same species as Scotch Pine, but demands more 

 protection against being outgrown and suppressed. It 

 does not require underplanting to the same extent as 

 Scotch Pine. 



