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.
Birch trees grow fast, and the Beauty of Birch is a tree you will enjoy for many years. Our favorite is the European White Birch, which has that classic white trunk. They will grow from Zones 2 to Zone 9, and get up to 60+ feet tall. We also have the Paper Birch and Gray Birch, for two other white choices.