Mesic upland communities are generally found on rather flat hilltops, slopes facing east or north, and upper slopes of creek and river bottoms. Mesic Creekbottom Communities . These rather flat to narrow creekbottoms and adjacent lower slopes have well-drained soils with intermediate amounts of moisture. Soils are usually fine sandy loams. The creek channels are deeper than those of wet creekbottoms.
Trees are tall and provide good canopy cover.
A common shrub is American beautyberry. Wet Creekbottom Communities . Wet creekbottoms, which in some instances are called baygalls, are generally quite flat and contain shallow, somewhat winding channels. Springs and seepages are common along the margins. Soils are mucky and usually saturated with water most of the year.