Most Eastern Iowa trees need 800 or more “chill hours” between 32 and 45 degrees to break dormancy. Days when the temperature is below 32 degrees, like it was in early January, don’t count toward the total. Neither do days when nighttime temperatures are above 45 degrees.
A slow snow melt and well-timed rain is helping some of the newer trees planted since the derecho kcrg.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kcrg.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Kiley Miller has resigned from his role as president and chief executive officer of nonprofit Marion-based Trees Forever after more than two years in the role.
Trees planted to replace derecho damages trees struggling in dry weather kcrg.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kcrg.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.