When used, germs [on a dirty washcloth] are then spread or reintroduced to the skin, which can cause irritation and even infection. To minimize the growth of bacteria and mold, hang the washcloth so that air circulates around it, drying it faster.
Dogwoods could live to be 60 or 70 years old, providing they stay healthy. I know of some that are probably 40-50 years old now. Unfortunately, they have many maladies. They suffer from Downy and powdery mildews, which coat the leaves reducing sunlight, slowly choking/starving them to death.
The bristle cone pine is the slowest of slow growers yet they have been known to live for over 5,000 years. Most Deciduous trees, ones that lose their leaves in winter, spend roughly about 5 years as a weak seedling to sapling, it will take another 5 to 10 years before it can safely withstand a very windy day. Oaks are slow growers, maples are faster. Be more specific if you want more precise answers. zila Â· 9 years ago.