Shrub growth decreases as winter temps warm up
Seattle WA (SPX) May 22, 2014 - Many have assumed that warmer winters as a result of climate change would increase the growth of trees and shrubs because the growing season would be longer. But shrubs achieve less yearly growth when cold winter temperatures are interrupted by temperatures warm enough to trigger growth. "When winter temperatures fluctuate between being cold and warm enough for growth, plants deplete their ... more
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