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I would say lack of enough water for trees to grow in the desert.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoYes, trees can and do grow in many deserts, especially in areas of the desert where there is a source of water, such as a spring, or where the water table is quite shallow.
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∙ 9y agoNo. Mangroves require lots of water. They grow quite well even in salty sea water but could not survive in a dry desert.
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∙ 8y agoPlants do grow in the desert so the premise of your question is incorrect. Please look at the above photo taken in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona.
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∙ 14y agoyes but only near oasises
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What are some small trees that grow in the desert?
Cacti, trees, bushes, shrubby plants are some small trees that grow in the desert.
Why do trees not grow in the desert?
Trees do grow in the desert. They are just not as common in deserts as in some other biomes.
What trees grow in the desert?
Cactus.
Why was lumber scarce in the desert?
Because there isn't enough water for trees to grow in the desert. No trees, no lumber.
Does a cherry blossom grow in the desert?
No, cherry trees are not natives of the desert.
Can you grow a mimosa tree in the desert?
Yes, mimosa trees will grow in desert climates with sufficient water.
Why do so few trees grow in eastern Wyoming?
because there is desert areas where trees don't grow.
Where do trees grow?
Trees grow everywhere except for the oceanic and arctic regions. They sometimes will not live in deserts, depending on the desert climate.
Does the desert receive enough precipitation to grow trees and flowers?
Yes, there are many species of wildflowers as well as some trees that are able to live in a desert.
In there any trees in the desert?
Yes, deserts have some trees. ********************************* Trees can grow in a desert, either round an oasis (surface pool) or where the watertable is not too deep for sapling' roots to reach.
What kind of fast growing tall trees grow in the desert?
Chinese Elm
What is place in the desert that gets enough water for plants and trees to grow?
Oasis
