Correlation coefficients regarding <i>R. stricta</i> densities in 21 m square plots between different <i>R. stricta</i> size classes (assumed different cohorts).

Included size classes are: unbranched individuals (UI; Ø<0.25 m), branched juveniles (JB; 0.25 m<Ø<0.50 m), small adults (AS; 0.50 m<Ø<1.00 m), medium adults (AM; 1.00 m<Ø<2.00 m) and large adults (AL; Ø>2.00 m). Significant correlations are flagged with 1, 2 or 3 asterisks, representing p-values between 5 10−2 and 10−3, between 10−3 and 10−4, and below 10−4, respectively. As correlation matrices are symmetric, only the lower triangular part is shown.