bigtooth aspen (Populus grandidentata)
Model Reliability: Medium
| GCM SCENARIO | % Area Occ | Ave IV | Sum IV | Future/Current IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | 8 | 5.6 | 13164 | N/A |
| RFimp | 10.9 | 3 | 9710 | 0.74 |
| CCSM45 | 17.7 | 2.3 | 12070 | 1.24 |
| CCSM85 | 17.1 | 2.4 | 11916 | 1.23 |
| GFDL45 | 17.8 | 2.3 | 12213 | 1.26 |
| GFDL85 | 15.2 | 2.3 | 10280 | 1.06 |
| HAD45 | 17.6 | 2.3 | 12064 | 1.24 |
| HAD85 | 14.3 | 2.3 | 9604 | 0.99 |
| GCM45 | 20.2 | 2.1 | 12137 | 1.25 |
| GCM85 | 17.5 | 2.1 | 10612 | 1.09 |
Regional Summary Tree Tables
Summaries for tree species are available for a variety of geographies, in both PDF and Excel format. These summaries are based on Version 4 of the Climate Change Tree Atlas
Interpretation Guide
Bigtooth aspen is a narrowly distributed (6.1% of area), sparse, and low IV species fairly common across the northern tier of the eastern US, and its medium reliable model suggests a 'No change' in habitat. Adaptability is moderate, and the overall capability rating is fair. SHIFT reports this to be a good infill species.
Family: Salicaceae
Guild: pioneer, moist-site intolerant
Functional Lifeform: medium-size deciduous tree
| 5.1 | 1.01 |
| 0.16 |  |
MODFACs
What traits will impact bigtooth aspen's ability to adapt to climate change, and in what way?:
Primary Positive Traits
Fire Regeneration Dispersal
Primary Negative Traits
Shade tolerance Drought Fire topkill