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Tsuga heterophylla / Quercus sadleriana Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Tsuga heterophylla / Quercus sadleriana Forest Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This mixed-conifer/hardwood association occurs locally in southern Oregon and possibly northern California. Elevations range from 760-1220 m (2500-4000 feet). Soils are well-drained sandy loams, sandy clay loams, and silt loams underlain by granitic, dioritic, or sandstone parent material. The dominant overstory trees are Pseudotsuga menziesii, Pinus lambertiana, and Chamaecyparis lawsoniana with 35%, 14%, and 25% cover, respectively. Understory trees include Tsuga heterophylla (5%), Abies concolor (5%), and Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (5%). Important shrubs are Quercus sadleriana (33%), Gaultheria shallon (51%), and Rhododendron macrophyllum (32%). Typical herbs are Linnaea borealis (10%) and Chimaphila menziesii (1%).  Accession Code: VB.CC.21442.TSUGAHETEROPHYL 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: Tsuga heterophylla Giant Forest Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Western Hemlock / Deer Oak Forest   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.685374 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL000110   Scientific: Tsuga heterophylla / Quercus sadleriana Forest (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Tsuga heterophylla / Quercus sadleriana Forest