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Cupressus arizonica / Quercus turbinella Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Cupressus arizonica / Quercus turbinella Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: The distribution of this woodland association includes localized occurrences in southern and southeastern Arizona; also north of Cooke's Peak, New Mexico. This association occurs on moderately steep canyon slopes or alluvial toeslopes with mostly northerly aspects on a variety of parent materials. Elevations range from 1463 to 1768 m (4800-5800 feet). <i>Cupressus arizonica</i> dominates the luxuriant tree canopy that is mixed with <i>Pinus edulis, Pinus monophylla var. fallax (= Pinus edulis var. fallax)</i>, and <i>Juniperus osteosperma</i>. <i>Quercus turbinella</i> dominates the shrub layer which is well-represented in cover and includes <i>Quercus chrysolepis, Arctostaphylos pungens, Arctostaphylos pungens, Garrya wrightii, Ceanothus greggii, Rhus ovata, Cercocarpus montanus</i>, and <i>Rhamnus crocea</i>. The herbaceous layer is scarce due to the dense tree and shrub canopy. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.34098.CEGL000353
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]
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  Translated: Arizona Cypress / Sonoran Scrub Oak Forest
  Scientific: Cupressus arizonica / Quercus turbinella Forest
  Code: CEGL000353