Long Term Average Yields of Mixtures Differing in Complexity at Different Locations in Ontario:

Ridgetown -
Mixture complexity (number of species per mixture)= 2; Dry matter yield (tons/hectare) = 7.6
Mix = 3; Yield = 7.1
Mix = 4,5; Yield = 8.2
Mix = 6,7; Yield = 8.0

Guelph -
Mix = 2; Yield = 6.9
Mix = 3; Yield = 6.7
Mix = 4,5; Yield = 6.5
Mix = 6,7; Yield = 6.2

Arthur -
Mix = 2; Yield = 5.1
Mix = 3; Yield = 5.7
Mix = 4,5; Yield = 6.8
Mix = 6,7; Yield = 6.2

Kapuskasing
Mix = 2; Yield = 2.8
Mix = 3; Yield = 3.1
Mix = 4,5; Yield = 3.7
Mix = 6,7; Yield = 3.5