Oregon Field Guide
Steens Aspen
Clip: Season 26 Episode 2611 | 5m 32sVideo has Closed Captions
A look at the beauty and unique ecology of the aspen on Steens Mountain.
Hardwoods are rare on Oregon's east side but that's not the only thing that makes aspen unusual. The trees sprout from rhizomes in large "clones" or shared root systems that can live up to 1000 years, though the trees themselves rarely live beyond a century. Aspen stands are eco-hotspots, creating their own food webs and providing habitat for everything from birds to bears.
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Oregon Field Guide
Steens Aspen
Clip: Season 26 Episode 2611 | 5m 32sVideo has Closed Captions
Hardwoods are rare on Oregon's east side but that's not the only thing that makes aspen unusual. The trees sprout from rhizomes in large "clones" or shared root systems that can live up to 1000 years, though the trees themselves rarely live beyond a century. Aspen stands are eco-hotspots, creating their own food webs and providing habitat for everything from birds to bears.
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