Sentences with phrase «deciduous plants»

In fact, some types of trees actively consume certain types of air pollution.Looking at oxygenated volatile organic compounds (oVOCs)-- which are emitted from both manmade and non-manmade sources and can have serious effects on the health of the environment and humans — the team found that deciduous plants take up oVOCs as much as four times more rapidly than previously thought.

CO2 record are dominated by tropical deforestation variations, and terrestrial carbon cycle changes (respiration in soils, deciduous plants, droughts etc.).

«That would have favored plants that grew quickly and could take advantage of changing conditions, such as deciduous plants.»

They hypothesize that the properties of deciduous plants made them better able to respond rapidly to chaotically varying post-apocalyptic climate conditions.

So scientists led by Thomas Karl of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, decided to re-examine how deciduous plants interacted with oVOCs.

Deciduous plants — those that lose their leaves — fared better than slow - growing evergreens, thanks to their live - fast - die - young strategy.

Deciduous plants lose their leaves for part of the year.

In warmer lands, such as tropical, subtropical and arid lands, deciduous plants may lose their leaves during dry seasons or during times when there are changes in rainfall.

Not exact matches

This resulted in a move back to planting, where appropriate, larger deciduous trees and fewer of the smaller flowering trees.

The converse of deciduous is evergreen; plants which are intermediate may be called semi-deciduous.

This suggests, says Karl, that deciduous trees provide good negative feedback for atmospheric pollution: The more polluted the atmosphere becomes, the more oVOCs the plants take up.

Deciduous forests in temperate zones were also thought to photosynthesize less and less efficiently as the summer goes on, similar to what happens as leaves age in some other plants like cotton.

«Instead, they are dominated by deciduous species, plants that lose their leaves at some point during the year.»

The sea buckthorn plant is a deciduous shrub in the family Elaeagnaceae, (Hippophae rhamnoides), and it is native in Europe and Asia.

Objectives covered: Identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees Identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees Identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals Identify and name a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores Describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals including pets) Identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense Distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made Identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock Describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials Compare and group together a variety of everyday materials on the basis of their simple physical properties Observe changes across the 4 seasons Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies ALSO ADDED: Individual assessments for ALL science objectives for ALL year groups are available for purchase as are individual year group, KS1, KS2 or complete Primary packs.

Turn the letter - writing event into a botany lesson by explaining to students that there are 18 species of holly and that this plant can be deciduous or evergreen and grow into trees, shrubs, or lianas.

It's an explorer's dream, with deciduous rain forests, babbling estuaries, and plant and animal life galore.

This plant is a deciduous, woody shrub that can grow up to 15 feet tall.

Warming temperatures have benefited not only white spruce, the dominant treeline species in northwestern North America, but also woody deciduous shrubs on the tundra, which have begun shading out other plants as they expand their range.

The LiveRoof system is typically vegetated with a palette of deciduous, semievergreen and evergreen «base mix» and «accent plants» that are exceptional «water conservers».

Preferred habitat: low wet woods, river bottoms, along streams, bottomland + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 50 to 75 feet + + + + Wildlife value: Nut is eaten by birds, Fox Squirrel, Gray Squirrel, opossum, raccoon, and Peccary + + + + Note: this tree needs quite a bit of room to grow and is a very messy tree so many prefer to use it on more distant region of properties

Synonym: Salix nigra + + + + Preferred habitat: wet soils, bank of rivers and streams, marshes + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous + + + + Soil conditions: clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: sun + + + + Plant spacing: 25 to 30 feet + + + + Wildlife value: provides nesting habitat and cover; willows supply browsing food for deer and rabbits; several species of birds use tender willow buds and twigs for food; honeybees are attracted to willows in the spring for their nectar + + + + Note: this tree can be aggressive and can cause problems if it is used inappropriately.

Preferred habitat: near creeks, near wetlands, bottomlands, near swamps + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, yellow leaves in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: partial shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 25 to 30 feet + + + + Wildlife value: Seeds eaten by birds, foliage is browsed by White Tailed Deer.

Preferred habitat: moist forests + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: partial shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 50 to 60 feet + + + + Wildlife value: Acorns are eaten by wild turkey, Bobwhite, quail, dove jay, Gray and Fox Squirrels; they are also eaten by the following birds: Evening Grosbeaks, Brown Thrasher, Mourning Dove, Red - bellied and Red - headed Woodpeckers, Blue Jay, Tufted Titmouse, White - breasted Nuthatch, Rose - breasted Grosbeak, and Rufous - sided Towhee

Preferred habitat: coastal woods, along forested streams, river bottomlands + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, leaves turn red in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: shade to partial shade + + + + Plant spacing: 3 to 5 feet + + + + Wildlife value: fruit attracts these birds; Eastern Bluebird, Mockingbird, Wood Thrush, Fox Sparrow, and Yellow - rumped Warbler

Therefore, plant rows of deciduous trees along buildings» south walls.

Preferred habitat: coastal woods, edges of streams, river bottomlands + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous with red and yellow fall colors + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 6 to 10 feet + + + + Wildlife value: flowers attract many pollinators and birds eat the fruit; Henry's Elfin Butterfly larvae and Spring Azurre Butterfly larvae use leaves as food source

Preferred habitat: wetlands, low woods + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, red leaves in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: partial shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 30 feet + + + + Wildlife value: Flowers are a source of bee food; foliage browsed by White - Tailed Deer; fruit attracts the following birds: Eastern Bluebird, Gray Catbird, Eastern Kingbird, Mockingbird, American Robin, Brown Thrasher, Summer Tanager, Cedar Waxwing, Red - bellied and Red - headed Woodpecker, Gray Cheeked Thrush, Blue Jay, Tufted Titmouse, Rose - breasted Grosbeak, Purple Finch, Wood Duck, wild turkey, flicker

Preferred habitat: coastal woods + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, leaves turn red in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 15 to 20 feet + + + + Wildlife value: a favorite nesting site for many birds; Fox Sparrows and Cedar Waxwings like the apple - like fruits; butterfly larvae eat foliage; Harvest Butterfly, Northern Hairstreak, and Red Spotted Purple larvae eat the foliage + + + + Note: an excellent accent plant that has several striking feaPlant spacing: 15 to 20 feet + + + + Wildlife value: a favorite nesting site for many birds; Fox Sparrows and Cedar Waxwings like the apple - like fruits; butterfly larvae eat foliage; Harvest Butterfly, Northern Hairstreak, and Red Spotted Purple larvae eat the foliage + + + + Note: an excellent accent plant that has several striking feaplant that has several striking features

Preferred habitat: along streams, edges of woods + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to partial sun + + + + Plant spacing: 5 to 6 feet + + + + Wildlife value: the fruit is a favorite of many birds; in summer its thick foliage provides good escape and shelter cover, as well as nesting sites, hark often used in nest building; fruit attracts the following birds: Mourning Dove; Red - bellied and Red - headed Woodpeckers, Eastern Kingbird; Blue Jay, Great Crested Flycatcher, Tufted Titmouse, Mockingbird, Gray Catbird, Brown Thrasher, American Robin, Wood, Hermit, Gray - cheeked, and Swanson's Thrushes, Eastern Bluebird, Red - eyed Virea, Yellow - breasted Chat, House and Fox Sparrows, Orchard and Northern Orioles, Scarlet and Summer Tanagers, Cardinal, Purple Finch, American Goldfinch, Rufous - sided Towhee

Preferred habitat: tallgrass prairies, coastal woods, river bottoms, hardwood slopes, lake shores + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, leaves periodically turn yellow in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 20 to 25 feet + + + + Wildlife value: birds and mammals enjoy the fruit; birds attracted include Eastern Bluebird, Mockingbird, Red - headed Woodpecker; Henry's Elfin Butterfly larvae eat leaves; Viceroy Butterfly larvae eat plum + + + + Note: this tree is remarkably versatile in terms of handling various light conditions and soil conditions as long as it is not sited in a low - lying area.

Preferred habitat: coastal woods, swamp, about lakes, along woodland streams + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous to almost evergreen, leaves turn purple in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, tolerates poor drainage + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to partial shade + + + + Plant spacing: 3 to 4 feet + + + + Wildlife value: good cover for wildlife and seed source

Preferred habitat: rich woods, bottomlands + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, leaves ten yellow, orange, or red in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: shade to partial shade + + + + Plant spacing: 12 to 15 feet + + + + Wildlife value: seeds eaten by many kinds of birds (at least 9 species) and squirrels; good cover; attracts Cardinal, American Goldfinch, Evening Grosbeak

«The southern façade, with more sun exposure, has a natural shade: deciduous climbing plants protect it from the sun's direct radiation in the summer and allows the sun to enter in the winter.

Preferred habitat: fields, edges of woods, along streams + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous, bright yellow leaves in fall + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: partial to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 25 to 30 feet + + + + Wildlife value: Hairstreak Butterfly larvae eat foliage + + + + Note: all parts of plant are Plant spacing: 25 to 30 feet + + + + Wildlife value: Hairstreak Butterfly larvae eat foliage + + + + Note: all parts of plant are plant are toxic

Preferred habitat: coastal woods, moist thickets, rich bottomlands, edges of swamps + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to partial shade + + + + Plant spacing: 5 to 7 feet + + + + Wildlife value: fruit sought by some of our most known birds including the Robin, Mockingbird, Catbird, and Brown Thrasher + + + + Note: since this plant is deciduous it often looks best in the garden mixed with other more evergreen plants in small groupings rather than large mass plantings; light periodic pruning will help it stay fPlant spacing: 5 to 7 feet + + + + Wildlife value: fruit sought by some of our most known birds including the Robin, Mockingbird, Catbird, and Brown Thrasher + + + + Note: since this plant is deciduous it often looks best in the garden mixed with other more evergreen plants in small groupings rather than large mass plantings; light periodic pruning will help it stay fplant is deciduous it often looks best in the garden mixed with other more evergreen plants in small groupings rather than large mass plantings; light periodic pruning will help it stay fuller

Synonym: Wisteria macrostachya + + + + Preferred habitat: moist woods, along river banks, thicks + + + + Foliage / winter appearance: deciduous + + + + Soil conditions: loam, clay, well drained + + + + Light conditions: dappled shade to full sun + + + + Plant spacing: 4 to 6 feet + + + + Wildlife value: nectar source; Silver - spotted Skippers eat foliage

Long overhangs and deciduous trees planted at the proper distance from south - facing windows = cooler Summer and warmer Winter.Rainwater harvesting is diversion of water from impervious surfaces such as a roof, to a collection container, to be used for other purposes (depending upon local building codes).

Deciduous trees planted along the south side help with cooling.

Deciduous or leaf - shedding trees planted on the south and west sides of your home reduce your dependence on air conditioning.

Deciduous trees are best planted at southeast, southwest and western exposures to provide optimum shelter from the sun.

Planting a deciduous tree on the west side of a house provides cooling shade in the summer.

The understorey planting is evergreen and deciduous — perennials, ferns and grasses — with seasonal accents.