Poplar (Populus deltoides W. Bartram ex Marshall) is an important agro-forestry tree in Pakistan due to its fast growing nature and
high economical value. The objectives of this study were to determine the growth patterns and appropriate selling time of Poplar.
Growth and price curves of the tree of different ages were worked out by collecting data about height and DBH (Diameter at Breast
Height) of Poplar from different villages of Faisalabad district. About 1000 trees of 2 to 10 years age were selected for collection of
the data during field survey. Data revealed that Poplar trees grew in height rapidly for the first 5 years as it achieved about 80% of its
10 years total height within initial 5 years. Similarly, DBH of the trees increased rapidly with more or less constant rate from 2 to 8
years, later on the increment was found very low and constant up to 10th year. Cambial surface area per tree increased rapidly
(10.5m2
/year) during most of its life span excluding last 2 to 3 years. Prices of the trees did not increased in proportion to tree volume
per year and it was found that tree should be harvested during early years (even before 8 year) for more income
Muhammad Ayyoub Tanvir. (2014) EXPLORING THE GROWTH BEHAVIOR AND ECONOMIC VALUE OF POPLAR TREES (POPULUS DELTOIDES BARTR. EX MARSHALL) GROWN UNDER FARM CONDITIONS, , Volume 11, Issue 2, 3.
