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Pinus strobus / Acer spicatum - Corylus cornuta Forest | Midwestern Ecology Working Group...
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Name: Pinus strobus / Acer spicatum - Corylus cornuta Forest Reference: Midwestern Ecology Working Group... Description: This white pine forest type is found in the northern parts of the midwestern United States and in adjacent parts of Canada. Stands occur on moderately deep to deep (>60 cm) sandy or gravelly loam soil. The canopy is dominated by Pinus strobus, often mixed with Pinus resinosa. The lower layer of the canopy consists mainly of Abies balsamea trees and saplings. Other trees that may be found in this layer include Acer rubrum, Betula papyrifera, Betula alleghaniensis, Picea glauca, and Thuja occidentalis. The tall-shrub/sapling layer is moderately to well-developed and consists of Abies balsamea, Acer spicatum, Corylus cornuta, and, less frequently, Amelanchier spp. The low-shrub layer is not well-developed and is dominated by Diervilla lonicera, Linnaea borealis, Vaccinium myrtilloides and Vaccinium angustifolium. The herb stratum is often sparse. Prevalent herbs include Aralia nudicaulis, Eurybia macrophylla (= Aster macrophyllus), Cornus canadensis, Maianthemum canadense, Polypodium virginianum (= Polypodium vulgare), and Pteridium aquilinum. Moss species include Dicranum polysetum and Pleurozium schreberi. The forest floor is generally characterized by a deep layer of pine needle litter. Diagnostic features include dominance by Pinus strobus, a well-developed tall-shrub layer with Acer spicatum and Corylus cornuta, and a sparse herb layer.  Accession Code: VB.CC.17926.PINUSSTROBUSACE Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Pinus strobus Forest Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Eastern White Pine / Mountain Maple - Beaked Hazelnut Forest   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.683710 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL002445   Scientific: Pinus strobus / Acer spicatum - Corylus cornuta Forest   Common: White Pine / Mountain Maple Mesic Forest (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Pinus strobus / Acer spicatum - Corylus cornuta Forest