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A.895 | EcoArt 2002
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Name: A.895
Reference: EcoArt 2002
Description: Stands of this shrubland of cismontane California grow between 300 and 2100 m elevation. This alliance grows in areas with strong seasonal precipitation patterns: long, dry summers and cool, moist winters. Precipitation varies from 50 cm per year in the southern portions of the range to 200 cm per year in the northern. Stands occur on well-drained soils and are best developed on dry, exposed sites. Stands of this shrubland alliance are dominated by ~Ceanothus integerrimus$. Other shrubs present may include ~Prunus emarginata, Arctostaphylos manzanita, Arctostaphylos patula, Ceanothus cordulatus, Ceanothus cuneatus, Ceanothus velutinus, Symphoricarpos mollis, Holodiscus discolor, Quercus berberidifolia, Quercus chrysolepis$, and ~Lithocarpus densiflorus$. Emergent trees may be present and can include ~Pseudotsuga menziesii, Arbutus menziesii$, and ~Quercus wislizeni$. The herbaceous layer is sparse and typically includes ~Elymus glaucus$. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.2518.A895
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: III.B.2.N.a
  • This Community's Level: Alliance
  • This Community's Children: [none]
Names:   Scientific: CEANOTHUS INTEGERRIMUS SHRUBLAND ALLIANCE
  Code: A.895
  Common: Deerbrush Shrubland Alliance
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Ceanothus integerrimus Shrubland Alliance