The Forested Floodplains of Congaree National Park

The meandering Congaree River sustains towering forest ecosystems and fashions oxbow lakes as it shifts across its floodplain.

The top 3

  1. Eastern North America's Tallest Trees: Congaree National Park boasts champion trees, including a 170-foot loblolly pine, and is known for having the highest concentration of champion-sized trees in North America.
  2. Largest Old-Growth Floodplain Forest: Congaree protects the largest contiguous tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the United States, spanning approximately 11,000 acres.
  3. Top Floodplain Tree Diversity: Congaree's unique floodplain ecosystem supports an exceptional diversity of tree species, with nearly 90 native tree species and over 20 different plant communities.

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