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Eucalyptus (Safeda / Nilgiri)All seasonsTissue-culture / clonal cuttingUpdated 22 September 2026

PE-11

A Punjab Agricultural University clone specifically recommended for planting under saline and seasonally waterlogged conditions in south-western Punjab, where most other eucalyptus clones and poplar itself perform poorly.

SeasonAll seasons
Maturity period5-7 year rotation to clear-felling
Expected yieldModerate to high on saline/waterlogged land where other clones fail
Suitable soilSaline / marginal

Quick facts

Crop
Eucalyptus (Safeda / Nilgiri)
Type
Tissue-culture / clonal cutting
Season
All seasons
Maturity period
5-7 year rotation to clear-felling
Expected yield
Moderate to high on saline/waterlogged land where other clones fail
Suitable soil
Saline / marginal
Release
Released by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, specifically for saline and waterlogged tracts of south-western Punjab

About this variety

PE-11 is a clonal Eucalyptus selection released by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) specifically for planting under saline and seasonally waterlogged conditions found in south-western Punjab. It is one of the few widely available named clones — of eucalyptus, poplar or any other short-rotation farm tree — recommended precisely for genuinely difficult land, giving farmers with saline or waterlogged fields a productive option where a standard clone like C-413 or C-2045 would struggle. Growth is somewhat slower than on ideal loam soil, but still economically worthwhile on land that would otherwise sit unproductive.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeTissue-culture / clonal cutting
    Maturity5-7 year rotation to clear-felling
    Yield potentialModerate to high on saline/waterlogged land where other clones fail
    Disease resistanceModerate; standard gall-wasp and termite watch needed
    SoilSaline / marginal
    SeasonAll seasons

Sowing & cultivation

  • Spacing3 x 2 m or 2 x 2 m for a pulpwood block; wider spacing on the most difficult land to reduce root-zone competition

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

5-7 year rotation to clear-felling

Expected yield

Moderate to high on saline/waterlogged land where other clones fail

Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

  • Moderate; standard gall-wasp and termite watch needed

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • Tolerates saline and seasonally waterlogged conditions that kill poplar and most other eucalyptus clones
  • Turns otherwise marginal, difficult land into a productive pulpwood asset
  • A genuine PAU-backed option, not an unverified trader claim, for south-western Punjab's specific soil problems

Things to consider

  • Growth and yield are typically somewhat lower than a standard clone (C-413/C-2045) on good loam soil — its value is specifically on difficult land, not as a general-purpose upgrade
  • Still needs standard gall-wasp and termite monitoring like other clones

Suitable regions

States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.

  • Punjab

Sourced from: Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana. editorial policy.