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Juniperus scopulorum / Cercocarpus montanus Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Juniperus scopulorum / Cercocarpus montanus Woodland Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This Juniperus scopulorum-dominated open woodland has been described from dry rocky ridges and upper slopes in the foothills and lower montane zone of the northern Front Range of Colorado, and probably occurs in Wyoming and possibly Montana. Elevation ranges from 1900-2290 m. Stands occur on moderate to steep slopes with a variety of exposures, but are primarily found on northern exposures. Sites have shallow, rocky, coarse-textured soils derived from granitic or Fountain Formation parent materials. This association is characterized by a relatively sparse tree canopy (10% cover) of Juniperus scopulorum less than 5 m tall with scattered Pseudotsuga menziesii and a moderately sparse short-shrub layer (20-25% cover) that is dominated by Cercocarpus montanus. Scattered Ribes cereum, Rubus deliciosus, Rhus trilobata, Purshia tridentata, and the subshrub Artemisia frigida may also be present. The sparse herbaceous layer (<25% cover) is dominated by the graminoids Hesperostipa comata (= Stipa comata), Elymus lanceolatus, Poa secunda, and Bouteloua gracilis. Forb cover is generally very sparse (<10%) but may be relatively diverse. Common species include Potentilla fissa, Heuchera bracteata, Helianthus pumilus, Eriogonum umbellatum, and the cactus Opuntia polyacantha. Stands included in this association may be separated from other Juniperus scopulorum-dominated woodlands by an understory dominated by Cercocarpus montanus.  Accession Code: VB.CC.24866.JUNIPERUSSCOPUL 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: Juniperus scopulorum Woodland Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Rocky Mountain Juniper / Mountain-mahogany Woodland   UID: HIGHER_CLASS_UNIT.2.125989 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL000745   Scientific: Juniperus scopulorum / Cercocarpus montanus Woodland (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Juniperus scopulorum / Cercocarpus montanus Woodland