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.
The rose plant family (Rosaceae) includes fruiting and flowering peach, almond, plum and cherry trees of the genus Prunus. Cherry tree varieties range naturally through temperate climate zones and into the subtropics, displaying wide variations of fruiting, flowering and growing habit..S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8 support sweet cherry trees (Prunus avium), which require a period of winter chilling. Dozens of commercially available trees bearing sweet, luscious cherries include Bing, Black Tartarian, Stella and Ranier..