Adaptability analysis of Pinus taeda and Pinus elliottii

With the same condition of site and fostering,the growth of Pinus elliottii was superior to Pinus taeda and Pinus massoniana obviously during the age of 1 to 20.The growth and adaptability of overseas pines were not as good as pinus massoniana during the age of 20 to 30.As a short-rotation fast growing and high yield plantation, Pinus elliottii was a recommended imported species which adaptability was quite well.Pinus massoniana was a master tree in the poor site condition,land,low intensive management and high altitude area.