W-22 (WIMCO)
One of the earlier WIMCO-numbered Populus deltoides clones (W-series) still in commercial planting across the north-Indian poplar belt — well-tested, familiar to nurseries and farmers, and reliably accepted at buy-back mills.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Poplar
- Type
- ETP / clonal cutting
- Season
- All seasons
- Maturity period
- 5–6 year rotation
- Expected yield
- High
- Suitable soil
- Loam
- Release
- A WIMCO-numbered Populus deltoides clone; part of the "W" series that pioneered north-Indian farm poplar
About this variety
W-22 is one of the numbered WIMCO Populus deltoides clones (the "W" series) that established the north-Indian farm-poplar industry from the 1980s onward. Alongside newer selections like G-48, Uday and Bahar, it is still supplied by WIMCO-linked and other reputed nurseries and planted under buy-back agreements for the plywood, matchbox and packing-wood industries. Planted as bare-root ETPs in January–February on a 5–6 year rotation.
Key characteristics
Sowing & cultivation
- Spacing5 × 4 m (about 200 trees/acre)
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
5–6 year rotation
Expected yield
High
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- Moderate; defoliator management essential
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Long, tested track record in Punjab, Haryana and western UP
- Well-recognised at WIMCO and Trident buy-back mills
- Straight, medium-to-fast growth well suited to peeler-log grading
Things to consider
- Newer G-48 / Uday / Bahar selections may give slightly higher peeler-grade rates in some contracts — check the current WIMCO price list
- Requires assured irrigation and defoliator monitoring like all farm-poplar clones
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Uttar Pradesh
Sourced from: Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun. editorial policy.