Procjena genetskih parametara, produktivnosti i fenotipske stabilnosti za 14 klonova topola u plantažnoj dobi od 2+5 godina utvrđena je u pet klonskih testova na području istočne Hrvatske. Za istih osam klonova topola, u tri eksperimentalne plohe, izvršena su istraživanja adaptabilnosti i interakcije genotip × okolina. Na osnovi veličine regresijskih koeficijenata i regresijske analize možemo utvrditi da se testirani klonovi mogu podijeliti s obzirom na fenotipsku stabilnost i produktivnost na tri grupe: a) fenotipski stabilne klonove, osrednje produktivnosti sa tendencijom adaptabilnosti na sve okoline ´I-214´, ´M 1´, ´S 6-36´, ´S 6-20´); b) srednje stabilni klonovi, osrednje produktivnosti, a pokazuju tendenciju adaptabilnosti na sve okoline (´710´, ´Bl Constanzo´, ´Pannonia´); c) fenotipski vrlo nestabilni klonovi, visoke produkcijske sposobnosti, sa specifičnom adaptacijom na optimalna staništa (´S 1-8´). Utvrđivane su i vrijednosti nasljednosti (h2) za svojstvo drvne zalihe, a genetska dobit (DG) procijenjena je na osnovi selekcije pet ili jednog najboljeg klona. Očekivana genetska dobit uspoređena je s ostvarenim eksperimentalnim podacima. U svakom od pojedinih klonskih testova utvrđena je statistički značajna međuklonska varijabilnost u produkciji i preživljavanju. Vrijednosti procjene nasljednosti (h2) kretale su se od 0,40 do 0,90, što nam ukazuje da je svojstvo produkcije i adaptabilnosti pod visokim stupnjem genetske kontrole. Ostvarena genetska dobit u produkciji drvne zalihe za selekcioniranih pet najboljih klonova bila je nešto veća od očekivanih, a kretala se od 15,30 do 45,12 %, dok je kod selekcije jednog najboljeg klona iznosila od 30,88 do 81,03 %. Kako bi se smanjio rizik monoklonskog uzgoja i povećala stabilnost ekosustava, prednost ćemo dati uzgoju smjese od pet klonova divergentne genetske konstitucije. Research into phenotypic stability, adaptability and productivity of poplar clones at younger plantation was conducted in the lower course of the River Drava and the tributary of the River Danube in the eastern Croatia. In this area, the construction of river infrastructure has led to severe changes in the water regime. It is for this reason that the selected poplar clones should be adapted to the specific new condition of low groundwater levels. The assessment of genetic parameters, productivity and phenotypic stability for 14 poplar clones at plantation age of 2+5 years were evaluated in five clonal trials in the area of Eastern Croatia. The tests were set up at planting distances of 6 × 6 m randomized with 16 plants per block and four repetitions. At the moment of experimental plot establishment, the planting material was 1/2 and 2/3 years old. Statistically significant interclonal variability in production and survival was found in particular clonal tests. Mean survival in the clonal test established with plants aged 1/2 years was 72 % on average, whereas it was 95 % in the test with plants aged 2/3 years, which suggests that using of planting material at age 2/3 years is much more successful. Research on adaptability and genotype × environment interaction were conducted for the same eight poplar clones in three trials. From a silvicultural standpoint, the most suitable clones for generating optimal modifications, as a rule, were those of high phenotypic instability. Their cultivation is justified on optimal sites, as well as on less favourable sites when are provided agrotechnical measures and applied adequate protection measures. Based on the size of regression coefficients and regression analysis, it can be concluded that the tested clones can be divided, in terms of phenotypic stability and productivity, into three groups: a) phenotypically stable clones of medium productivity and a tendency to adapt to all environments (´I-214´, ´M 1´, ´S 6-36´, ´S 6-20´; b) moderately stable clones, of moderate productivity which manifest a tendency to adapt to all environments (‘710’, ´Bl Constanzo´, ´Pannonia´); and c) phenotypically very instable clones of high production capacity, with specific adaptation to optimal sites (´S 1-8´). Levels of the genetic control for the growing stock, heritability values (h2) and genetic gain (∆G) were assessed on the basis of selecting five or one of the best clones. The expected genetic gain was compared with the obtained experimental data. Assessment of the heritability values (h2) ranged from 0.40 to 0.90, which indicates that the traits of production and adaptability is under a high degree of genetic control. The obtained genetic gain (∆G) in growing stock production for the best five selected clones was somewhat higher than expected and ranged from 15.30 to 45.12 %, whereas it was between 30.88 and 81.03 % for one best selected clone. In order to minimize the risk of cultivating one clone (monoclonal culture) and increase plantations stability, we will favour the cultivation of a mixture of five clones of divergent genetic constitution. The results of this research confirm that even at such a young plantation age the quality of a particular habitat has conditioned modifications in average clone values of growing stock and survival. They also indicate the amount of production to be expected from the mixture of these clones or from the cultivation of a particular clone.