FIRE EFFECTS
SPECIES: Tamarix aphylla | Athel Tamarisk 



IMMEDIATE FIRE EFFECT ON PLANT : 
Athel tamarisk generally survives fire [26], although severe fire may
destroy the root crown and prevent sprouting.


DISCUSSION AND QUALIFICATION OF FIRE EFFECT : 
NO-ENTRY


PLANT RESPONSE TO FIRE : 
Athel tamarisk generally sprouts from the root crown after fire
[26,33].


DISCUSSION AND QUALIFICATION OF PLANT RESPONSE : 
NO-ENTRY


FIRE MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
Because of the fire-resistant qualities of Athel tamarisk foliage, it
is a good species for use in fire shelterbelts [26].

In very arid regions, Athel tamarisk can be killed by piling cut debris
on the stumps and burning.  This method resulted in 100 percent success
rate in killing Athel tamarisk [4].

Related categories for Species: Tamarix aphylla | Athel Tamarisk