Central Appalachian / Inner Piedmont Chestnut Oak Forest – CEGL006299
Central Appalachian / Inner Piedmont chestnut oak forest on northwest slope of Brushy Mountain above Carvin Creek, Roanoke County. Evergreen mountain fetterbush (Pieris floribunda) replaces mountain-laurel as the dominant shrub in this stand. © DCR-DNH, Gary P. Fleming