In this study, three provenances, Liangshui (LS), Chaihe (CH),
and Keshiketeng (KT), were purposefully chosen based on early
measurementsBoth LS and CH were identified
as elite provenances in growth and are often used in reforestation
programs. Specifically, the LS provenance is highly superior in
height growth but relatively less superior in diameter growth
while the CH provenance is the reversed. The KT is a low performing
provenance in both height and diameter growth. Details of geographic
and climate information of each provenance and the
experimental location can be found in Table 1.