Japanese red cedar (Cryptomeria japonica (L. F.) D. Don.) is an important alternative tree species forwood production in the State of Paraná. This study reports on the performance of this species from different geographic origins in comparison to a previously introduced population of unknown origin. The test plantations were established in three locations in the State of Paraná. The sites differed in soil types as well as in mean annual rainfall. Provenance performances varied in frost tolerance and in growth traits. Among planting sites, Cantagalo was the most productive due to better soil quality than in other sites. Also, the mean annual rainfall at Cantagalo site is higher (1,831 mm) than in Rio Negro and Colombo (1,420 mm and 1,407 mm, respectively).... |