P h o t o b y U n i v e r s i t y o f T e n n e s s e e H e r b a r i u m ( T E N N )
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Habitat:
Cool, moist, mesic woods. often associated with cool air drainages from caves, or at high elevations; periglacial boulderfields (Weakley 1998).
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Species Description:
Perennial tree.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early May to late July.
Fruiting Period: Early August to late October.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Flowers appear in May and June (not early spring) and are in a terminal erect panicle. Leaves are coarsely serrate. Bark is not striped.
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Management:
Timber removal would be detrimental.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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