Name:
Platanus occidentalis - Celtis laevigata - Fraxinus pennsylvanica / Lindera benzoin - Ilex decidua / Carex retroflexa Forest
Reference:
Southeastern Ecology Working Gro...
Description:
This forest association occurs on terraces of associated rivers and large creeks in the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain, lower Piedmont, and possibly in adjacent regions. These are relatively more well-drained than the adjacent flats. The mostly closed canopy of this community is dominated by Platanus occidentalis, Celtis laevigata, and Fraxinus pennsylvanica. These species, along with Acer negundo, are important in the well-developed subcanopy also. Other tree species are possible in these strata; these include Crataegus viridis, Juglans nigra, Acer saccharinum, Morus rubra, Ilex decidua, Ulmus americana, Planera aquatica, Quercus laurifolia, Quercus nigra, Liquidambar styraciflua, Populus deltoides, Carya aquatica, and others. The shrub layer generally is sparse and is dominated by Lindera benzoin, Ilex decidua, Asimina triloba, and likely other species as well. Some examples of this community also have patches of Arundinaria gigantea in spots. The herbaceous layer is typically sparse to moderate and constant species are Boehmeria cylindrica, Carex grayi, Carex retroflexa, and Viola spp. Other typical species include Botrychium dissectum, Carex frankii, Carex lupulina, Chasmanthium latifolium, Onoclea sensibilis, Pilea pumila, Polygonum hydropiperoides, Polygonum virginianum, and others. The vine stratum is moderate and many species are possible. Among these are Bignonia capreolata, Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Smilax tamnoides, Vitis rotundifolia, Ampelopsis arborea, Berchemia scandens, Gelsemium sempervirens, and Toxicodendron radicans. Exotic species such as Ligustrum sinense, Lonicera japonica, and Microstegium vimineum may invade stands of this association, and increase following disturbance. This forest type is documented in the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain (and lower Piedmont) but is possible in adjacent regions; global distribution needs assessment.
Accession Code:
VB.CC.24612.PLATANUSOCCIDEN
Plot-observations of this Community Concept:
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