FIRE ECOLOGY
SPECIES: Garrya wrightii | Wright Silktassel 



FIRE ECOLOGY OR ADAPTATIONS : 
Wright silktassel sprouts from the root crown following top-kill by fire
[10,22].

Severe wildfires are common in Arizona chaparral as a result of heavy
fuel accumulation and low early summer rainfall [22].  Fire frequencies
are generally between 20 to 80 or 100 years, although some stands may be
older [3].  Most chaparral species are well adapted to fire and recover
quickly.  It takes at least 20 years before enough fuel accumulates to
support a repeat burn, unless the area was seeded with grasses [3].


POSTFIRE REGENERATION STRATEGY : 
   Tall shrub, adventitious-bud root crown

Related categories for Species: Garrya wrightii | Wright Silktassel