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eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis)

Model Reliability: Low



Current Forest Inventory and Analysis under Current Conditions
Current Forest Inventory and Analysis under Current Conditions
(DISTRIB-II + SHIFT)
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Importance Value
GCM SCENARIO % Area Occ Ave IV Sum IV Future/Current IV
Actual7.41.94199N/A
RFimp6.71.223220.55
CCSM4513.10.832211.39
CCSM8521.80.853652.31
GFDL4521.70.955572.39
GFDL8532.30.984813.65
HAD4522.80.856302.42
HAD85340.881073.49
GCM4525.50.648032.07
GCM8537.40.773183.15

Regional Summary Tree Tables

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 Interpretation Guide


Redbud is a sparse, low IV species scattered (6.9% of area) within in the central latitudes of the region. It has a low reliable model suggesting an increase in suitable habitat especially under RCP 8.5 (but still within the range of 'No change' as it is a rare species). The increase in suitable habitat (primarily under RCP 8.5) was not modeled by SHIFT to reach the northern areas within 100 years, however. It is moderately adaptable such that its overall capability rating to deal with the changing climate is fair.



Family:  Caesalpiniaceae/Leguminosae

Guild: opportunistic, dispersal limited (large-seeded)

Functional Lifeform: small deciduous tree

4.9 0.90
-0.03 Model Reliability Low

MODFACs
What traits will impact eastern redbud's ability to adapt to climate change, and in what way?:

 Primary Positive Traits

 Primary Negative Traits


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