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Abies concolor / Symphoricarpos oreophilus Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies concolor / Symphoricarpos oreophilus Forest Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This forest association has been reported from mountains in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona along the Mogollon Rim. Elevation ranges from 2075-3200 m (6800-10,500 feet). Stands are found on cool, dry sites often occurring on moderate to steep mid slopes with northern aspects, but they also occur on southern and western slopes at the higher elevations. Parent material often is limestone and Tertiary sandstone. Soil surface textures are sandy loam to loam and contain little gravel. The upper tree canopy is typically dominated by either <i>Pinus ponderosa</i> or <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> with scattered <i>Abies concolor</i>. This association is characterized by the presence of successfully reproducing <i>Abies concolor</i>, which may also dominate or codominate the tree canopy or shrub layers. Associated trees include <i>Pinus flexilis, Populus angustifolia</i>, and <i>Populus tremuloides</i>. The sparse to moderately dense short-shrub layer is characteristically dominated by <i>Symphoricarpos oreophilus</i> often with <i>Rosa woodsii, Amelanchier alnifolia</i>, or several other shrubs present. The herbaceous layer is sparse. Common graminoids are <i>Carex rossii</i> and <i>Poa fendleriana</i>. Forbs are noticeably sparse.  Accession Code: VB.CC.34450.CEGL000263 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.2.683312 NatureServe Explorer   Translated: White Fir / Mountain Snowberry Forest   Code: CEGL000263   Scientific: Abies concolor / Symphoricarpos oreophilus Forest