Fruit Production in Slash Pine Plantations in Georgia

30 June 1978

journal article
research article
Published by JSTOR in The Journal of Wildlife Management

Vol. 42 (3) , 606-613
https://doi.org/10.2307/3800824

Abstract

Fruit production in slash pine (Pinus elliottii) plantations in southeastern Goergia [USA] was related to stand age and fire history. Each month April-Oct. 1975, fleshy fruits and nuts were collected from 60 pine stands at 12 successional stages. Eight species yielded abundant fruit, 11 minor amounts and 31 none. Gallberry (Ilex glabra) made up 71% of the total yield and Rubus spp. 15%. Total yield was greatest in 4 yr old stands. No species attained peak production earlier. Number of species fruiting was greatest in 6-10 yr old plantations. In older stands fruiting was interrupted for 1 yr by prescribed burning and peaked the 3rd yr after burning. Huckleberries (Gaylussacia spp.) and blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) yielded more fruit in older, burned stands than in young, open stands. Some species never fruited in burned stands.

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