those trees in a stand destined to form the final crop, usually the highest quality and value of all the trees in a stand. Crop trees may be selected from an immature stand and carried through to the final harvest.

a tree that has been selected for future timber harvest, usually on the basis of its location with respect to other trees and its current or potential timber value

a term traditionally reserved to describe a tree of a commercially desirable species, with the potential to grow straight, tall, and vigorously. However, a crop tree can be one selected for non-timber purposes (varying with landowner objectives), such as mast production or den tree potential.

Any tree that is selected to become a component of a future final harvest. (SAF)

Any tree selected to become a component of a future commercial harvest. Arbre de peuplement final

Any tree selected to grow to final harvest or to a selected size. Crop trees are chosen on the basis of quality, species, size, timber potential, or wildlife value.

A tree identified to be grown to maturity and for final harvest. It is usually selected based on its location relative to other trees, quality, and species.