Hardwood Transition
Although the elevation is only inches lower than that of the pine flatwoods, the soil in the hardwood transition has changed from well-aerated sands to a sandy loam with greater moisture.
The laurel oak is common to the hardwood transition community. This tree’s strong branches form a broad, dense, rounded crown. Its shade is plentiful, and so are its acorns, The wood duck, blue jay, wild turkey, and gray squirrels rely on these acorns for food in the fall and winter.
The laurel oak is common to the hardwood transition community. This tree’s strong branches form a broad, dense, rounded crown. Its shade is plentiful, and so are its acorns, The wood duck, blue jay, wild turkey, and gray squirrels rely on these acorns for food in the fall and winter.