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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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A tree leaf becomes part of humus when?
A tree leaf becomes humus after it decomposes completely as a result of being consumed ad excreted by insects, worms, bacteria.
How do you grow a giant sequoia in South Florida?
I don't think you can. It is too hot and humid there. The Sequoia grows in a cooler mountain climate of about 3,000 feet.
What are mountain trees fir ash elm oak yew fig tea?
Fir trees are conifers and would grow on steep, dry slopes. Yews, while predominantly a valley or understory tree, can likewise be found on low mountains.
How does a European pine marten differ from an American pine marten?
Martens are long slender weasels with large ears, short limbs and bushy tails. American martens differ from European martens because they have a triangular head and a sharp nose. American martens also have a characteristic throat and chest coloring which ranges from pale yellow to bright orange.
How many times per year can a mature maple tree be tapped?
A mature maple tree can be tapped between two and three times per year.
What role does wax play in transpiration?
Reducing temperature rises and water losses is a role which wax plays in transpiration.
Specifically, transpiration is a process whereby a plant loses or protects moisture levels. It serves as a way to regulate conservation or evaporation of subsurface moisture during periods of high heat, humidity, light, moisture or temperature. Such waxy cuticles work as highly effective adaptations of plants in arid, drought-prone, dry, water-challenged environments.
What order does a maple tree belong in?
Maple trees are classified in the Sapindales order, shared with a number of other flowering plants, including citrus trees as well as frankincense and myrrh.
What is the name of the Russian writing system?
the modified version called the Cyrillic alphabet, is the basis of the writing system used in Russia today.
What is the large native tree in new zealand?
Many many is the short answer. The New Zealand forest is almost all evergreen (there are a couple of exceptions), so any deciduous tree is almost certainly introduced.
Many of the conifers, especially with long needles, are introduced.
Trees commonly regarded as fruiting, such as peach and apple, are not native.
Was Eric turner in One Tree Hill?
Eric Turner did and will not appear in One Tree Hill.
Mike Grubbs, however, did (not that that is a bad thing, He played his role very well in the few episodes he was in in Season 7). He was the lead singer in a band called Wakey! Wakey! He resembles Eric Turner ever so slightly, which is more than likely why people mistake him.
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Why are your English laurel leaves turning yellow in June?
Yellowing leaves on English laurel in June could be due to overwatering, nutrient deficiencies (such as lack of nitrogen), or root stress caused by compacted soil. Ensure proper watering practices, provide appropriate fertilization, and check the soil for compaction. If the issue persists, consult with a local nursery or extension service for further assistance.
Can you transplant a 10 year old cherry blossom tree?
Yes, it is a matter of removing a large enough bulb with it. Proper planting will be important too. You may need to include mild fertilizer and growth hormone also with the water in the planting hole.
What is the color of a blackthorn tree's flowers?
Creamy white is the color of the flowers on the blackthorn tree [Prunus spinosa]. The flowers show up just before the tree leafs out in early spring. The tree sometimes is confused with the cherry plum tree [Prunus cerasifera]. But cherry plum flowers are pure white and appear even earlier than the blackthorn. Additionally, the blackthorn or sloe tree has purple black fruit whereas that of the cherry plum is red or yellow.
What is the white eatable inside of the coconut called?
The white eatable inside of a coconut is the coconut meat.
What is the value of Sunbird and the Peony Tree?
Sunbird and the Peony tree is a limited edition print on silk with 24 K gold. Value of art varies widely but this print and Sanctuary which is a similar print by the same artist Kinuko were listed for $219.
Does cutting down trees increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the air?
Cutting down trees does increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the air because trees take the carbon monoxide in the air and turn it into oxygen in a process called photosynthesis. Without as many trees then there is going to be more carbon dioxide in the air.
What do a tree and a fly have in common?
Answer:
A question on a standard IQ test. Here are my thoughts:
1) they start their beginnings in the ground.
2) tree leaves and fly wings look similar under a microscope.
The best two answers are:
1) They are both living.
2) They both reproduce.
To say they are both living and they both reproduce is redundant as reproduction is a defining characteristic of that which is living verses that which not:
They are both multi-cellular eukaryote organisms classified under domain Eukarya in the standard biological taxonomy: this covers not only the living part of the answer, but includes also a classification and categorization of forms which lets the psychologist know the complexity of the thought process behind the answer. You could also add the beginning two statements, but to get full credit, you need to state its state of livelihood.
Why do trees and shrubs growing in deserts have long roots thick barks sharp thorns?
they have long roots in order to reach down as far as possible into the ground to gather whatever nutrients and water there is, they have thick barks to help retain water and they have sharp thorns to reduce surface area, as if there was a large surface area,(like a leaf) more water would be evaporated and the trees in the desert need to hold onto as much water as they can. the sharp thorns could also be a mechanism to deter predators!
What type of root does plum trees have?
Plum trees have roots that are mostly 12 inches to 18 inches deep and go to the drip line. A few of the roots will go about five feet down to anchor the tree.
Why does Vietnam paint their trees white at the bottom?
The Vietnamese paint their trees with a white insecticide at the bottom of the trees to kill pest before they can damage crops. Wrapping the trunk in burlap is also another method of controlling the pests.
What are facts about the pohutukawa?
- The scientific name for the Pohutukawa tree is Metrosideros excelsa. According to an article by Melanie Kinsey at Global-Garden.com, Pohutukawa is pronounced "Po-hoo-ta-car-wa."
- The Pohutukawa is commonly known as the New Zealand Christmas Tree as it flowers profusely in summer with vivid red flowers - and summer is when Chrostmas occurs in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Pohutukawa is native to New Zealand. In the United States, it can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11.
- The New Zealand Christmas tree can grow as tall as 70 feet and spread as much as 40 feet wide.
- Pohutukawa should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
- The pH should be within a range of 5.6 to 7.5. The soil should be moist at all times.
- When gardening, it is best to prune the Pohutukawa after flowering. In the Southern hemisphere flowers will appear in December, while in the Northern hemisphere this will occur in June. The tree will tolerate pruning very well, so severe cuts may be made as needed to control the height and shape.
Do the needles on coniferous trees change color and fall off in autumn?
What makes any foliage green is chlorophyll, which is produced in plants via photosynthesis. When the days get shorter in the fall there's not enough daylight for photosynthesis to have its full effect. The green then disappears from the foliage, leaving behind its "actual" color which varies from species to species.
