Name:
Quercus ilicifolia - Prunus pumila Shrubland
Reference:
Eastern Ecology Working Group of...
Description:
This Quercus ilicifolia shrubland occurs on ridgetops, summits, and rock outcrops in the northeastern United States. It occurs on extremely shallow, stable acidic soils over bedrock. Open bedrock is common. This shrubland is dominated by Quercus ilicifolia, which occurs with variable cover depending on site conditions. Associated shrubs include Vaccinium angustifolium, Vaccinium pallidum, Comptonia peregrina, Kalmia angustifolia, Gaylussacia baccata, Photinia melanocarpa (= Aronia melanocarpa), Salix humilis, and Prunus pumila. Herbaceous species are generally sparse, but include Danthonia spicata, Schizachyrium scoparium, Pteridium aquilinum, Gaultheria procumbens, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Deschampsia flexuosa, Carex pensylvanica, Comandra umbellata, Melampyrum lineare, Hypericum gentianoides, Corydalis sempervirens, Sibbaldiopsis tridentata (= Potentilla tridentata), plus Andropogon gerardii at some sites. Scattered trees are common and include species from the surrounding ridgetop forests, like Quercus rubra, Quercus alba, Pinus rigida, Populus tremuloides, Betula populifolia, Quercus prinoides, and Carya spp.
Accession Code:
VB.CC.27436.QUERCUSILICIFOL
Plot-observations of this Community Concept:
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