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.
Popcorn cassia is a tropical plant, which is evident in its feathery, ferny foliage. The shrub's buttery yellow flowers spring from black buds in spring through late summer. Arrayed along a tall flower spike, the flowers on the bottom open first. Popcorn cassia is can grow 25 feet tall but typically tops out at 6 to 10 feet. Where to Plant A perennial plant, popcorn cassia grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11. If you live in a lower USDA zone, you can treat it as an annual. It requires a spot in full sun with consistently moist, well-drained soil. It bears seeds prolifically and the seeds travel and infest waterways, woodlands and grasslands.