Table 1.
Characteristics of Larix decidua and Pinus cembra trees selected for sampling (n=6) throughout 2011. Mean values ± standard deviations; (RW = ring width).
| Diameter1 (cm) | Age2 (yr) | RW3 (mm) | Sapwood width (mm) | Phloem width4 (mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larix decidua | 22.0 ± 1.6 | 56.8 ± 11.3 | 1.76 ± 0.47 | 29.2 ± 6.5 | 2.73 ± 0.36 |
| Pinus cembra | 30.5 ± 8.0 | 52.6 ± 8.1 | 3.02 ± 0.78 | 52.8 ± 19.9 | 2.34 ± 0.37 |
1
Range of tree diameter measured at sampling height.
2
Number of counted tree rings from increment cores taken at c.1.3 m.
3
Mean ring width during the period 2000-2010.
4
Width of phloem in March 2011