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 sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a U.S. native tree that needs full sun and plenty of room to spread out. It grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 though 10, including areas with wet or compacted soil and areas with urban pollution.o matter what type of site you have to work with, sweet gum is a handsome tree with plenty of attractive characteristics, little in the way of pest problems but what many consider to be one major flaw.