Abstract
Three broad-leaved species, Quercus serrata, Myrica rubra, and Quercus glauca, have been examined for four years to assess the influence of their initial size for crown development and biomass gain at Mt. Tanakami, Shiga Pref. Patterns of crown development and biomass gain according to the initial size were as follows; Q. serrata was most affected by the initial size, while M. rubra showed no significant difference in size. Quercus glauca indicated the same amount of growth regardless to the initial size. Thus, small individuals of Q. glauca and M. rubra, and large ones of Q. serrata may be suitable for planting in this area.
