Central Appalachian Xeric Chestnut Oak - Virginia Pine Woodland – CEGL008540

Winter view of a Central Appalachian xeric chestnut oak (Quercus montana) and Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana) woodland growing on a more acidic phase of Catoctin metabasalt.  White Oak Canyon, on eastern flank of the Northern Blue Ridge in Madison County, Shenandoah National Park.