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Arctostaphylos tomentosa Shrubland Alliance | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Arctostaphylos tomentosa Shrubland Alliance
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This shrubland alliance occurs in the zone of coastal fog incursion along California's central coast. Elevations range between sea level and 1500 m. The climate is distinctly Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers and cool, moist winters. The coastal zone this alliance inhabits is tempered by summer fog, and moisture levels are higher through the summer, while temperatures are lower than for most other chaparral types. Stands grow on sandy substrates derived from sandstone, shale, or volcanic material. Forms of Arctostaphylos tomentosa are dominant or important in stands of this alliance. One or more rare species of manzanita or Ceanothus are also present. Other associates in the shrub canopy may include Salvia mellifera, Eriogonum fasciculatum, Frangula californica ssp. californica, Artemisia californica, Adenostoma fasciculatum, Ceanothus cuneatus var. fascicularis, Ceanothus dentatus, Ceanothus hearstiorum, Ceanothus cuneatus var. rigidus, Ceanothus impressus, Ceanothus maritimus, and Toxicodendron diversilobum. Emergent Cercocarpus montanus var. glaber and/or Quercus agrifolia may be present. The herbaceous layer is sparse. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.25637.ARCTOSTAPHYLOST
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: Arctostaphylos tomentosa Shrubland Alliance
  Translated: Hairy Manzanita Shrubland Alliance
  UID: HIGHER_CLASS_UNIT.2.125204 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: A.761