FIRE ECOLOGY
SPECIES: Salix drummondiana | Drummond Willow 



FIRE ECOLOGY OR ADAPTATIONS : 
Drummond willow sprouts from the root crown following top-kill by fire
[6,21].  Its abundant wind-dispersed seed may be important in colonizing
burned areas.

Fire is relatively infrequent in the meadow and streamside habitats
Drummond willow occupies.  In fact, these riparian areas frequently act
as fire breaks.  However, under dry conditions, riparian habitats can
burn severely [11].


POSTFIRE REGENERATION STRATEGY : 
   survivor species; on-site surviving root crown or caudex
   off-site colonizer; seed carried by wind; postfire years 1 and 2
   off-site colonizer; seed carried by animals or water; postfire yr 1&2

Related categories for Species: Salix drummondiana | Drummond Willow