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Cupressus sargentii Woodland Alliance | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Cupressus sargentii Woodland Alliance
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: Stands of the Cupressus sargentii Woodland Alliance (A.500) occur from 200-900 m elevation in the California Coast Ranges. The climate of this region is Mediterranean with a distinct summer dry season, and with most of the precipitation falling as rain in the fall and winter. The yearly precipitation varies widely from year to year, and site to site, ranging from 30-100 cm. Some sites receive significant fog drip from coastal fogs. Sites supporting this alliance are usually on rocky outcrops or formations of ultramafic serpentine. The soils are shallow, infertile, rocky clays, and are poorly drained. This woodland alliance is characterized by Cupressus sargentii as the sole, dominant, or important tree in the canopy. Several other conifers may occur including Pinus attenuata, Pinus sabiniana, and Cupressus macnabiana. Broad-leaved trees, such as Quercus wislizeni and Umbellularia californica, may also be present. Shrubs may be present and could include Ceanothus cuneatus, Eriodictyon californicum, and on serpentine outcrops, Quercus durata, Ceanothus jepsonii, and Arctostaphylos hookeri ssp. montana. The herbaceous layer is sparse. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.23225.CUPRESSUSSARGEN
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 01-May-2019
     
  • status: accepted
  • This Community's Level: Alliance
  • This Community's Children: [none]
Names:   Scientific: Cupressus sargentii Woodland Alliance
  Translated: Sargent Cypress Woodland Alliance
  UID: HIGHER_CLASS_UNIT.2.125657 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: A.500