This plot is a sandy cobble beach community. The canopy layer is mostly Platanus occidentalis, Betula nigra, and Gleditsia triacanthos (Pinus virginiana is an important component at this site). The shrub layer is very diverse in this community with many shrub species being important (Hypericum prolificum, Alnus serrulata, Crataegus crus-galli, Viburnum prunifolium, etc...;This plot is located on a sandy, cobbly beach area.
Representativeness
This plot represents a riverside community. The tree canopy layer in this area is somewhat unusual with Pinus virginiana being an important element (this is because of the flatrock community nearby). The typical canopy species include Betula nigra, Plat