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Juniperus grandis / Holodiscus discolor Woodland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Juniperus grandis / Holodiscus discolor Woodland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This woodland association is currently only known from Yosemite National Park in California, and the following description is based on occurrences there. Additional information will be added as it becomes available. This association is typically found between 2650 and 2800 m (8700-9200 feet) of elevation. Stands typically grow on southeast and southwest aspects with high solar radiation. Slopes are very steep, often more than 50%. Stands prefer middle and upper slope positions and have a high percentage of bare ground and surface rock, often more than 50%. <i>Juniperus grandis</i> is the dominant tree species. <i>Pinus contorta</i> and <i>Pinus monticola</i> are common associates. <i>Holodiscus discolor</i> is the diagnostic shrub species. Other shrubs that occur at lower frequency include <i>Arctostaphylos nevadensis, Artemisia rothrockii</i>, and <i>Amelanchier utahensis</i>. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:32020-{3D1D55EB-A364-4896-8329-25D027588A5B}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 06-May-2010 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.688458 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL003137
  Translated: Western Juniper / Oceanspray Woodland
  Scientific: Juniperus grandis / Holodiscus discolor Woodland
(convergence) and Synonyms:
(similar) Juniperus occidentalis var. australis / Holodiscus discolor Woodland
(similar) Juniperus occidentalis var. australis / Holodiscus discolor Woodland