Sentences with phrase «deciduous trees provide»

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.

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At another, a patch of tall deciduous trees known as the jungle provides cover for covert sexual coupling.

Deciduous trees, shrubs or vines on the east, west, or south sides will lose their leaves in winter to allow sunlight in, while providing cooling shade in the summer.

And deciduous trees on the south side of the house provide shade in summer and allow solar heat to enter the windows in the winter.

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.

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.