P h o t o b y M a r k P i s t r a n g @ T E N N
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Habitat:
Rich woods and edges of sloughs and oxbow lakes.
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Species Description:
Small tree.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early March to late April.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Small tree (usually around 10 m) with oblong to elliptic with an acute to acuminate tip, finely serrulate. Leaves have not fully matured at antithesis. White regular flowers are in clusters of 2-5, each is 2-2.5 cm long. The fruit is 4-winged.
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Management:
Avoid changes in moisture/hydrologic conditions at the site. Changes could result from overstory removal, stream/wetland alteration or impacts due to erosion. Disturbance such as ATV trails, timber removal or any activity that results in increased erosion and weed invasion will be detrimental. Exotic pest plants are a threat to this species and should be removed. Avoid creating access to the site through trail or road construction.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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