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Populus tremuloides / Physocarpus monogynus Forest | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Populus tremuloides / Physocarpus monogynus Forest
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This association is known from the southern Rocky Mountains where it occurs within the elevational range of 2570-2700 m (8490-8880 feet) on moderate to somewhat steep (10-49%) north-facing slopes. The sandy loam or loam soils are composed of granitic parent material and are moderately well-drained to somewhat poorly drained. Tree canopy typically has 70% cover and ranges from 10-20 m in height. It is composed almost exclusively of <i>Populus tremuloides</i>; however, <i>Abies lasiocarpa var. lasiocarpa</i> and <i>Pseudotsuga menziesii</i> may have trace coverage within the canopy. The shrub layer is also 70% total coverage with <i>Physocarpus monogynus</i> making up 50-60%. Other potential shrubs include <i>Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia, Ribes inerme, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Juniperus communis var. montana, Rosa woodsii, Rubus idaeus ssp. strigosus</i>, and <i>Symphoricarpos rotundifolius</i>. The herbaceous layer can be sparse or as plentiful as 20% total cover. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:34585-{A04F0D03-776C-436F-B4A4-7DB10EDDAF34}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 21-Sep-2005 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.735313 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL005932
  Translated: Quaking Aspen / Mountain Ninebark Forest
  Scientific: Populus tremuloides / Physocarpus monogynus Forest
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(similar) Populus tremuloides / Physocarpus monogynus Forest
(similar) Populus tremuloides / Physocarpus monogynus Forest