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Tsuga heterophylla / Arctostaphylos nevadensis Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Tsuga heterophylla / Arctostaphylos nevadensis Woodland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This is an evergreen conifer woodland association generally found on dry rocky sites on lower slope positions in the eastern Cascades of Washington. Soils are shallow and stony often with rock outcrops. The name of the type reflects potential vegetation. The existing vegetation is dominated by Pseudotsuga menziesii and Pinus contorta var. latifolia in the main canopy. Tsuga heterophylla or Pinus monticola are found in the canopy of some stands. The overstory canopy is less than 50% cover and trees are often stunted. The undergrowth is patchy with a matted dwarf- shrub layer of Arctostaphylos nevadensis occasionally with Linnaea borealis or Gaultheria ovatifolia. Other shrubs, such as Vaccinium membranaceum, Paxistima myrsinites, Spiraea betulifolia, or Mahonia nervosa, may be present though with low abundance. The herbaceous layer is sparse and patchy. These can be severely degraded sites by heavy elk grazing. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.26584.TSUGAHETEROPHYL
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
      Names:   Translated: Western Hemlock / Pinemat Manzanita Woodland
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.689312 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL000913
  Scientific: Tsuga heterophylla / Arctostaphylos nevadensis Woodland
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(undetermined) Tsuga heterophylla / Arctostaphylos nevadensis Woodland