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Fraxinus pennsylvanica - Ulmus americana - Celtis laevigata / Ilex decidua Forest | Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
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Name: Fraxinus pennsylvanica - Ulmus americana - Celtis laevigata / Ilex decidua Forest Reference: Southeastern Ecology Working Gro... Description: This green ash - American elm - sugarberry community is found throughout the central and southern United States. Stands occur in floodplains of major rivers where water is absent for most of the growing season. Soils are moist alluvial clay or silt loams. Ulmus americana was once the most prominent member of this forest, but Dutch elm disease (Ceratostomella ulmi) and logging have eliminated many of the largest mature Ulmus spp. from most of the species natural range. Fraxinus pennsylvanica dominates on moist flats and shallow sloughs, while Celtis laevigata is most prevalent on new land or front sites. Other species commonly encountered include Carya aquatica, Quercus lyrata, Liquidambar styraciflua, and Acer negundo. The subcanopy is often dense and dominated by Fraxinus pennsylvanica which sprouts prolifically. Shrubs typical of this forest include Cornus drummondii, Ilex decidua, and Crataegus spp. The herbaceous layer is dense and diverse, dominated by Galium spp., Viola spp., Carex spp., Leersia spp., Boehmeria cylindrica, Laportea canadensis, Pilea pumila, Impatiens capensis (= Impatiens biflora), and Impatiens pallida. Vines most often encountered include Toxicodendron radicans, Campsis radicans, and Parthenocissus quinquefolia.  Accession Code: VB.CC.19220.FRAXINUSPENNSYL Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Fraxinus pennsylvanica - Ulmus americana - Celtis (occidentalis, laevigata) Temporarily Flooded Forest Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Green Ash - American Elm - Sugarberry / Possum-haw Forest   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.684378 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL002427   Scientific: Fraxinus pennsylvanica - Ulmus americana - Celtis laevigata / Ilex decidua Forest   Common: Southern Green Ash - Elm - Sugarberry Forest (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Fraxinus pennsylvanica - Ulmus americana - Celtis laevigata / Ilex decidua Forest