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Trees
Above ground, trees and shrubs perform important environmental services by providing food and shelter to people and wildlife, oxygenating the air, and beautifying the landscape. Below ground, their roots open up critical passageways for the movement of air, moisture, and soil food web members.
10,768 Questions
What is the difference between an evergreen and a fir tree?
A fir tree is a type of evergreen. Maybe you meant spruce and fir, in which case, ones pines are much more stiff (lol twss). However if you meant fir and evergreen, there is no difference, they are the same
What is the life span of a pine?
It really depends on the kind of pine tree. The Ponderosa Pine is one of America's most abundant tree species, covering approximately 27 million acres in the western United States. The trees average 100 -160 feet in height, and range from 2 - 4 feet in diameter. Their average life span is about 125 years, but some of the larger trees may be 300 years old.
Soil could be red for one of two reasons;
1st The underlying bed rock may be red sandstone, as it nears the surface particles are weathered and mix with the topsoil creating redness.
2nd there may be iron panning beneath the top soil, this may be broken up and brought to the surface when ploughing or deep ripping.
What kind of tree losses its leaves in fall?
Dormant is the state that the tree is in. The process of losing the leaves is called abscission. Trees that lose leaves are called deciduous.
What are some adaptations of the Scots pine?
Dear Reader,
It has long stems so it can reach water far away from it. (don't use this stuff on your projects or papers for school!)
Info from,
Mary Avalon
Yes the Kapok tree does have flowers! The flowers are pollinated and the seeds are spread by fruit bats.
Why are the leaves on the salix integra tree going brown?
Too much, or too little water. The symptoms are similar.
Dig down and check the soil a few inches deep. It should be moist, not dry and not damp.
What types of trees live over 100 years?
There is no specific name for a tree that grows to be 100 years old. In fact, while 100 years is a long time for some tress to live, there are some species of trees that can live thousands of years.
You are thinking of a weeping willow, but I don't think it really cries.
How was the Kansas state tree chosen?
The open Kansas prairie was often found intimidating and foreign to settlers moving west because the landscape they left home had trees to provide wood for cooking and fuel for cooking and fuel for warmth during long winters. When the settlers spotted a cottonwood tree memories of home and shade came back and they had the confidence to move on. Later settlers staking out a new life on the Kansas prairie routinely planted the fast growing cottonwood to provide the shade, warmth and cooking fuel they had left in the east. Because of the part played by the tree in the early days of settlement, the cottonwood has been called the pioneer tree of Kansas.Then because of the House Bill No. 113, introduced by State Representative Relihan, started the official process that led to the cottonwood being adopted as the official state tree of Kansas by an act of the Kansas Legislature, approved on March 23, 1937.
Where is the pine trees habitat?
Habitat is generally used for animals, just so you know. Anyway, pine trees are usually found in temperate or subtropical zones.
Which organism is most likely to compete with an oak tree for resources?
they will compete for space,water,and sunlight
Tallest trees in California what are they called?
The California redwoods are the oldest and tallest trees.
