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Tsuga heterophylla / Vaccinium ovatum Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Tsuga heterophylla / Vaccinium ovatum Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This association is only found in the Coast Range and occurs most often on steep, south- or west-facing slopes and ridges. Soil depth averages 122 cm (48 inches) with 91 cm (36 inches) of effective rooting depth. <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> dominates the canopy. <i>Tsuga heterophylla</i> and <i>Thuja plicata</i> may occur in the canopy and regeneration layers. Stands of this association do not necessarily contain <i>Tsuga heterophylla</i>. In addition, <i>Alnus rubra</i> and <i>Acer macrophyllum</i> are sometimes present. The shrub layer is dense, usually occupying about 75% of the forest floor. <i>Vaccinium ovatum</i> is always present with cover averages of 20%. Other common shrubs include <i>Gaultheria shallon, Vaccinium parvifolium, Acer circinatum, Mahonia nervosa (= Berberis nervosa)</i>, and small amounts of <i>Rubus spectabilis</i>. <i>Polystichum munitum</i> dominates the herb layer and <i>Galium triflorum, Trillium ovatum, Blechnum spicant, Oxalis oregana</i> and <i>Claytonia sibirica</i> are often present at low cover. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.32489.CEGL000121
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 17-Nov-2014 to: 01-May-2019
     
  • status: accepted
  • This Community's Level: association
  • This Community's Children: [none]
Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.685835 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Translated: Western Hemlock / California Huckleberry Forest
  Scientific: Tsuga heterophylla / Vaccinium ovatum Forest
  Code: CEGL000121