Southern Appalachian Montane Mixed Oak Forest (Northern Red Oak - Chestnut Oak Submesic Type) – CEGL004817

A mature, montane mixed oak forest with northern red oak (Quercus rubra), chestnut oak (Quercus montana), sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum), striped maple (Acer pensylvanicum), and young hemlock (Tsuga canadensis).  At north foot of Hurricane Mountain along Hurricane Creek, Smyth County.  Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, George Washington & Jefferson National Forests.