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A.551 | EcoArt 2002
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Name: A.551
Reference: EcoArt 2002
Description: This alliance, found in northern Michigan and northwestern Ontario, occurs on rocky ridges and hills. The discontinuous tree canopy is dominated by ~Picea glauca$, sometimes with ~Betula papyrifera$ codominant. ~Populus tremuloides$ can be present, as well. The trees are relatively short, typically under 13 m tall. Shrubs under 2 m tall are often abundant. ~Amelanchier$ spp., ~Corylus cornuta, Prunus virginiana, Rhus$ spp., and ~Rosa$ spp. are common shrubs. The herbaceous layer is dominated by graminoids, especially ~Danthonia spicata$. ~Poa$ spp. and ~Hieracium$ spp. can be found, especially in disturbed stands. Lichens and mosses are also abundant. ^Stands of this alliance are found on hilltops and ridges with thin soils. Slope and aspect are variable, but most stands are on gentle to moderate slopes. Exposed bedrock is common. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.2195.A551
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Mar-2005
     
  • status: accepted
  • Community's Parent: II.A.4.N.b
  • This Community's Level: Alliance
  • This Community's Children: [none]
Names:   Scientific: PICEA GLAUCA WOODLAND ALLIANCE
  Code: A.551
  Common: White Spruce Woodland Alliance
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Picea glauca Woodland Alliance