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.
Reliably winter hardy to USDA Zone 7, which makes this shrub difficult to grow in the St. Louis area (USDA Zone 6a). This daphne is only winter hardy to about 10 degrees F. If attempted in the St. Louis area, it should be sited in locations sheltered from cold winter winds and cold winter temperatures (e.g., south side of a home).