However, according to Milios (2000), the species forms pure stands and also
dominates (with Fraxinus ornus) in the overstory of mixed
stands found in the slopes of the western part of the Nestos
valley in north-eastern Greece. The ability of O. carpinifolia
to grow in dry areas and in shallow soil (Browicz, 1982)
makes it suitable for degraded site reforestation