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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.
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What causes leaves to stop making food in the fall?
Contrary to popular belief, weather does not play a part in triggering the leaves to fall. Rather, the shortened amount of daylight during winter reduces the amount of photosynthesis the tree can generate. In order to save energy the tree must shed any extra surface area; in this case, the leaves.
What is the french name for Rwanda?
Rwanda is spelled 'Ruanda' in French, with the same pronounciation.
How do you kill trees without touching them?
You could cut a ring all the way around it through the bark. A chainsaw is easiest but a handsaw, hatchet or axe works too.
http://forestry.about.com/
You can chemically treat and kill trees
Go to Dr. Bonnie Appletons webpage and click on how to kill a tree -
http://www.treelink.org/docs/appleton_posters.php
Copper nails will do the trick also.
What is the native range of the Brazil nut tree?
The native range of the Brazil nut tree [Bertholletia excelsa] is eastern Bolivia, Brazil, eastern Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, eastern Peru, and Venezuela. Its current geographic distribution in Brazil is in the northern states of Acre, Amazonas, Maranhão, Pará, and Rondônia.
The tree is included in the official list of endangered flora of Brazil [Portaria 37-N, Act No. 37-n]. The list was published on April 3, 1992 by the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewal Natural Resources [Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis, IBAMA].
a small leaf is called microphyll, that's the scientific term
Do trees grow from the top or bottom?
trees grow gradually with the top and bottom each growing a bit at a time.
A little bush, you can find them in a home supplies store like Lowes or Home Depot in the plant section, most likely.
What are the side effects associated with using horse chestnut?
Large doses: gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting. Possible allergic reaction of skin rash and itching. Rare reports of kidney problems.
Your burr oak the leaves are small and sparse unlike last year What is happened?
Well i think that you nigg ered a nig ger
What types of trees produce yellow flowers in southern California?
Tipuana tipu, palo verde desert museum . Golden rain tree, prob more
How long can you take magnolia bark?
Magnolia bark is typically taken for short-term use, often recommended for a duration of up to four to six weeks. Prolonged use may not be advisable due to potential side effects or interactions with other medications. It's best to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized advice on duration and appropriate dosage based on individual health needs.
Wood is classified as either softwood or hardwood.The evergreen trees, such as pine, are called softwoods. The hardwoods are the deciduous trees, the ones that lose their leaves in the winter.
In spite of their names, not all softwoods are soft and not all hardwoods are hard!
Where did the sweet gum gets it name from?
The sweet gum tree gets its name from the aromatic resin it produces, which has a sweet fragrance reminiscent of gum. This resin, known as "gum" or "balsam," exudes from wounds in the bark and was historically used for medicinal purposes and as a chewing gum. The tree's scientific name, Liquidambar styraciflua, also reflects its gum-producing properties.
