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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 tree does tas oak come from?
The Tasmanian oak is the... Eucalyptus delegatensis and originates from Tasmania, Australia ...mate!
What kind of material is balsa wood?
Surprising though it may seem, balsa is a hardwood. The actual hardness or density of the wood has little to do with the classification. - Generally if a tree is an angiosperm (bearing broad leaves and flowers) , then it's a hardwood.
Do old trees or new trees give out more oxygen?
older trees because they have more time to develop the oxygen
What uses can be made of cork board other than bulletin boards?
Cork boards can be used as display stands or photo displays as well as being used as bulletin boards. Cork is actually the bark of the cork oak tree, and is sustainably harvested every nine years or so.
Is a redwood tree longer than a blue whale if lied down flat?
a blue whale is bigger than a redwood tree
How many years will it take for an evergreen tree to reach its full maternity?
Evergreen trees take 8-10 years to reach its full maturity. The popular Fraser fur tree, that grows a foot a year, is harvested for Christmas trees at 5, 6,8, 10 years as these are the popular sizes.
Which Maple trees have very bright red Samara?
The Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) also known as the Swamp Maple is most common however many other Aceraceae (Maples) have red to red/brown samara.
Acer Ginnala : Amur Maple
Acer Tataricum : Tatarian Maple
Can you grow bamboo in Greece?
Yes, bamboo plants can be found in gardens in Greece, though they are not very common.
How do you tell acorn types apart?
All acorns are the seed of oak trees (Quercus) there are many varieties and each variety has an individual identity so to tell them apart you would need to compare them together.
How old is the bristlecone tree called Methusela?
Approximatley 4500 years. It is located in the Bristlecone National Forrest and it's exact location is kept a secret.
What is the first tree to flower in the northeast US each spring?
The cherry blossoms typically usher in spring. Washington DC is known for its "cherry blossom" displays.
Can you eat sourwood tree leaves?
Yes. the Young soft, yellow green leaves are the best and they taste like eating a green plumb. But just like green plumbs, eating too many can give you a bellyache. They are also said to have a laxative effect. But I have never had that happen.
What is the price of oak wood?
It depends on ...
1) Quantity / the amount of oak wood needed.
2) The standard price offers in your area.
Land cleared of all trees is likely to experience .?
Erosion - bare land is often eroded by wind and rain.
Where do cherry blossom come from?
Technically speaking it does come from a cherry tree! But a more acurate answer would be in China. Cherry Blossoms originated in China, and then was brought over seas by European settelers. Thus making everyone think they come from Japan.
