FIRE EFFECTS
SPECIES: Maclura pomifera | Osage-Orange 



IMMEDIATE FIRE EFFECT ON PLANT : 
Small-diameter osage-orange are probably top-killed by most fires.
Depending on fire severity and root depth, they may be completely
killed.  Larger individuals may survive.


DISCUSSION AND QUALIFICATION OF FIRE EFFECT : 
NO-ENTRY


PLANT RESPONSE TO FIRE : 
Osage-orange probably sprouts if top-killed by fire.


DISCUSSION AND QUALIFICATION OF PLANT RESPONSE : 
NO-ENTRY


FIRE MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
The dead, persistent, lower branches of osage-orange may promote crown
fires. 

Related categories for Species: Maclura pomifera | Osage-Orange