Biennial report . A Closer View of the Windbrake Shown Above. 18 FOURTH BIENNIAL REPORT. MONTANA STATE FORESTER 19 Short-lived, Fast-growing (Populus deltoides). This is a fast-growing,short-lived tree, extensively used in wind-breaks, because ofthe quick results obtained. It demands considerable mois-ture, but is not particular in soil requirements. The wood,though soft, is useful as fuel and for rough lumber. Whenbuying the cuttings, always order *staminate plants; thesehave no cotton when fully grown, to litter the yard in thespring. Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera). Thi
Biennial report . A Closer View of the Windbrake Shown Above. 18 FOURTH BIENNIAL REPORT. MONTANA STATE FORESTER 19 Short-lived, Fast-growing (Populus deltoides). This is a fast-growing,short-lived tree, extensively used in wind-breaks, because ofthe quick results obtained. It demands considerable mois-ture, but is not particular in soil requirements. The wood,though soft, is useful as fuel and for rough lumber. Whenbuying the cuttings, always order *staminate plants; thesehave no cotton when fully grown, to litter the yard in thespring. Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera). This has thesame characteristics as cottonwood. Willow (Black or Diamond). Also a fast-growing, short-lived tree, used in much the same way as cottonwood. It re-quires plenty of moisture, but as long as that is supplied, willgrow on almost any kind of soil. Its chief usefulness is asfuel, having a somewhat higher heating value than thecottonwood. Seasoned posts last as long as six years. Box Elder (Acer negundo). This tree is a moderatelyfast grower, but short-lived, producing poor wood
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