The fragile fall line sandhill ecosystem is an amazingly diverse habitat to
a variety of flora and fauna. Below are some of the native plants found
at Summerland. We are particularly proud of nolina georgiana, Georgia
Bear Grass, shown here in full bloom.
Geologically, the fall line marks the division between the Coastal Plain
and the Piedmont. The sandhill region is the ancient shore of an inland
sea that once covered much of the eastern part of the North American
continent. Evidence of this in the form of marine fossils have been
found in abundance in the overburden of marine limestone which must
be removed to mine the layer of kaolin which so many Twiggs County
residents rely upon for economic survival.
The soil type at Summerland is sandy-loam, poor quality soil with little
organic matter. Succulents like prickly pear make parts of the area look
almost desert-like, but the Brackenfern, Long Leaf Pine saplings, and
scrubby Turkey Oak thrive in this environment, along with many other
species.
Summerland Plant Survey
a variety of flora and fauna. Below are some of the native plants found
at Summerland. We are particularly proud of nolina georgiana, Georgia
Bear Grass, shown here in full bloom.
Geologically, the fall line marks the division between the Coastal Plain
and the Piedmont. The sandhill region is the ancient shore of an inland
sea that once covered much of the eastern part of the North American
continent. Evidence of this in the form of marine fossils have been
found in abundance in the overburden of marine limestone which must
be removed to mine the layer of kaolin which so many Twiggs County
residents rely upon for economic survival.
The soil type at Summerland is sandy-loam, poor quality soil with little
organic matter. Succulents like prickly pear make parts of the area look
almost desert-like, but the Brackenfern, Long Leaf Pine saplings, and
scrubby Turkey Oak thrive in this environment, along with many other
species.
Summerland Plant Survey
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