FIRE ECOLOGY
SPECIES: Rhus aromatica | Fragrant Sumac 



FIRE ECOLOGY OR ADAPTATIONS : 
Most species of sumac are known to be very tolerant of fire [5], but
little specific information is available on fire adaptions of fragrant
sumac.  Although details are unavailable, this species reportedly
sprouts vigorously after fire in the southern Great Plains [25].
Recovery time as not been documented for fragrant sumac, but is rapid in
other species of sumac which sprout vigorously in response to fire.

Fragrant sumac may also re-establish a site through seed.  Evidence
suggests that some species of Rhus are effective "seedbankers," with
seed stored in the humus layer.  These seeds sprout when fire creates
conditions favorable for growth [16].  It is not known if fragrant sumac
is a seedbank species.


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

Related categories for Species: Rhus aromatica | Fragrant Sumac