Swamp Hardwoods

Found on level or nearly level areas with very poorly drained soils bordering rivers and low-lying areas that are submerged or saturated with water part of the year. Historically these areas were dominated by mature bald cypress; however, heavy logging during the first half of the 20^th century removed most of the mature cypress. Today overstory species include blackgum, redbay, loblolly bay, Carolina ash, loblolly pine, sweet bay, cabbage palm, red maple, and water tupelo.

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