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Abies concolor / Physocarpus malvaceus Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Abies concolor / Physocarpus malvaceus Forest
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: This forest association is limited in its range from central to northern Utah. It is found from 1720-2290 m (5640-7500 feet) in elevation on moderately steep northern slopes. The soils of this association are derived primarily from shaly quartzite. Soils are gravelly with loam to silt loam surface texture. Litter depth averages 6.8 cm. Surface rock exposed is low at 4%. Bare soil exposed averages 1%. <i>Abies concolor</i> is the indicated climax. <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> is a major seral associate, and stands are fairly closed. Occasionally, <i>Acer grandidentatum</i> and <i>Quercus gambelii</i> are represented as seral associates, but they are persistent in the largest canopy openings only. The shrub stratum is dominated by typically dense <i>Physocarpus malvaceus</i>. Other species which commonly occur are <i>Amelanchier alnifolia, Paxistima myrsinites</i>, and <i>Prunus virginiana</i>. The herbaceous layer varies; <i>Carex geyeri</i> is locally abundant. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.34456.CEGL000254
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: White Fir / Mallow Ninebark Forest
  Scientific: Abies concolor / Physocarpus malvaceus Forest
  Code: CEGL000254