Provenance and growth of oaks in a long-term common garden experiment

The project involves a study of growth patterns and provenance in oaks, using data from a 25-year-long common garden experiment. Initiated in 1995, the study translocated over 6000 acorns from various locations across Sweden to three different stands. These stands, situated along a latitudinal gradient, provide insights into how geographical origin and environmental conditions influence tree growth. The focus is on assessing how oaks from different provenances adapt to new environments and examining the implications of these adaptations for their growth responses under changing climatic conditions.