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A.603 | EcoArt 2002
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Name: A.603
Reference: EcoArt 2002
Description: This alliance occurs from the western Great Lakes to the northern Great Plains. There is an open, short (5-10 m) tree canopy dominated by ~Betula papyrifera$. ~Populus tremuloides$ is often present. In the sub-boreal western Great Lakes area, ~Picea glauca$ is a common associate, while in the Great Plains ~Fraxinus pennsylvanica$ and ~Quercus macrocarpa$ are typical. There is a 1- to 2-m tall-shrub layer which is usually prominent but can be moderate to sparse in some stands. ~Corylus cornuta$ is the most abundant shrub, accompanied by ~Amelanchier$ spp., ~Prunus virginiana, Rosa$ spp., and ~Symphoricarpos occidentalis$ (in the Great Plains). The herbaceous layer is typically dominated by forbs such as ~Aralia nudicaulis, Cornus canadensis, Galium boreale, Linnaea borealis, Maianthemum canadense$, and ~Pyrola elliptica$. Graminoids do not usually contribute greatly to the herbaceous layer. ^Stands of this alliance are usually found on slopes or rolling topography. In the southwest portion of its range, they are restricted to the top of steep north-facing slopes (Girard et al. 1989). In other parts of its range it occurs on all aspects. Sites tend to be well-drained. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.2244.A603
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.B.2.N.a
  • This Community's Level: Alliance
  • This Community's Children: [none]
Names:   Scientific: BETULA PAPYRIFERA WOODLAND ALLIANCE
  Code: A.603
  Common: Paper Birch Woodland Alliance
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Betula papyrifera Woodland Alliance