CR

Prunus carolinae

Unknown

Overview

Prunus subcorymbosa is a species of tree in the family Rosaceae, and is native to montane forests from Costa Rica, Central America, to Venezuela and northern Peru, South America.

Prunus carolinae faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the southeastern United States. The species is particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, which isolates remaining populations and reduces genetic diversity. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought stress, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native woodland habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Prunus carolinae inhabits deciduous and mixed forests, woodland edges, and stream valleys in the southeastern United States. The species typically grows in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges, often in association with oak-hickory forest communities.

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EN

Bristol Whitebeam

Sorbus bristoliensis

Increasing
EN

Arran Whitebeam

Sorbus arranensis

Declining
EN

Prunus detrita

Declining
VU

Sorbus degenii

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Prunus carolinae classified as Critically Endangered?
Prunus carolinae is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Prunus carolinae faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the southeastern United States. The species is particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, which isolates remaining populations and reduces genetic diversity. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought stress, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native woodland habitats.
Where does Prunus carolinae live?
Prunus carolinae occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Prunus carolinae?
The main threats to Prunus carolinae are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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