an ice cube, a glass of cold water, and a swimming pool are each exposed to the same amount of sunlight on a hot day. after five minutes, the ice cube is melted and the cold drink is two degrees warmer, but the temperature of the swimming pool remains unchanged. what is the ...
The tree is known for the strong wintergreen scent of its bark and leaves. Culture: Sweet birch prefers deep, fertile, moist, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. The tree is hardy to Zone 3 and will grow on rocky, dry sites in the wild, but hot, dry sites should be avoided if possible. It has been able to handle heavy soils in the Midwest.
However, this long-lived tree -- the sweet gum can live more than 150 years -- doesn't flower or produce seed for the first 15 to 20 years of its growth. Sweet gum trees are native to the eastern U.S., but grow well throughout U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 to 9 in full sun.The tree prefers moist, slightly acidic soil, but is adaptable to many soil types, including clay soil, dry or wet soil and soil that is neutral to somewhat alkaline.rees are the backbone of any good landscape plan. Trees vary in height, the shape of their canopies, type of foliage, fall color, flowers or fruit as well as other factors, such as susceptibility to pests and disease and growth rate.