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Pinus strobus - Tsuga canadensis Great Lakes Forest | Midwestern Ecology Working Group...
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Name: Pinus strobus - Tsuga canadensis Great Lakes Forest
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Description: This white pine - hemlock forest type is found in the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada. Stands occur on acidic, nutrient-poor, usually moderately well-drained soils such as sandy loams. Generally, <i>Tsuga canadensis</i> and <i>Pinus strobus</i> are codominant, but other common associates include <i>Fagus grandifolia, Acer rubrum, Betula lenta, Betula alleghaniensis</i>, and <i>Quercus rubra</i>. <i>Quercus rubra</i> becomes more prevalent in the south. Typical shrubs include <i>Acer spicatum, Hamamelis virginiana</i>, and <i>Acer pensylvanicum</i>. The herbaceous layer may be sparse and generally depauperate, including <i>Trientalis borealis, Cypripedium acaule, Maianthemum canadense, Gaultheria procumbens, Clintonia borealis</i>, and <i>Lycopodium</i> spp. Diagnostic features include the dominance of both <i>Pinus strobus</i> and <i>Tsuga canadensis</i>, with a sparse, sub-boreal ground layer. 
Accession Code: VB.CC.36839.CEGL002590
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
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Perspective from: 17-Nov-2014 to: 01-May-2019
     
  • status: accepted
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Names:   Common: Great Lakes White Pine - Hemlock Forest
  Translated: Eastern White Pine - Eastern Hemlock Great Lakes Forest
  Scientific: Pinus strobus - Tsuga canadensis Great Lakes Forest
  Code: CEGL002590
  UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.687681 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo