Variation in performance of Eucalyptus tereticornis provenances at Michafutene, Mozambique

Variation in performance of 13 Eucalyptus tereticornis and one E. camaldule nsis provenances was evaluated in a 14 year-old trial planted at Michafuten e, Mozambique. At the age of 14 years, data was collected on survival, breast height diame ter, height, stem form and wood basic density. Significant differences in survival and stem form were found between proven ances. Overall, performance of provenances from northern parts of Australia was found to be superior to that of sources from southern parts and those from outside Australia (land races). The following outstanding provenances are recommended for small scale plant ing at Michafutene and other areas with similar soil and climatic condition s: E. tereticornis ex South of Helenvale, ex North west of Mareeba, ex Kenn edy River, ex North of Lakeland and ex Cooktown.