Prunus avium is a deciduous tree growing to 15â32 m (49â105 ft) tall, with a trunk up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in diameter. Young trees show strong apical dominance with a straight trunk and symmetrical conical crown, becoming rounded to irregular on old trees.
Written by Mindy Pratt, Utah State University. The term âriparianâ is defined as vegetation, habitats, or ecosystems that are associated with bodies of water (streams or lakes)) or are dependent on the existence of perennial, intermittent, or ephemeral surface or subsurface water drainage.
Riparian vegetation is the diversity of native vegetation contained on 'land which adjoins or is influenced by a body of water'(Internal linkLovett and Price 2007). Riparian habitats have been defined as places 'where terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems meet' (Internal linkJansen et al. 2007).aintenance of biological diversity: riparian vegetation communities generally have a higher diversity of plants and animals than neighbouring vegetation communities and therefore they have a role in conserving genetic resources.