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Acer negundo / Betula occidentalis Woodland | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Acer negundo / Betula occidentalis Woodland
Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of...
Description: In Colorado these riparian woodlands grow in narrow, sandstone box canyons of western Colorado. Stands are dominated by a medium-tall (2.5-5.5 m) broad-leaved, deciduous tree canopy. This woodland appear to be a very unusual combination, and is considered a rare plant association. <i>Acer negundo</i> dominates the overstory with 40-70% cover. The shrub layer is dominated by 25-80% cover of <i>Betula occidentalis</i>. Other shrub species include 0-30% cover of <i>Salix exigua</i> and 0-10% cover each of <i>Forestiera pubescens</i> and <i>Clematis ligusticifolia</i>. Herbaceous undergrowth is sparse. Information on stands that occur outside Colorado will be added later. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.34552.CEGL000936
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: Box-elder / Water Birch Woodland
  Scientific: Acer negundo / Betula occidentalis Woodland
  Code: CEGL000936