Hort2Landscaping_3.02 Plant Selection Factors

Which soil moisture condition do Japanese maple and red maple trees both require?

• dry soil

• moist soil

• standing water

• wet soil

Which type of landscape plants have some plants with an arching shape?

• bulbs

• ground covers

• shrubs

• trees

The business or openness of the foliage of a tree affects which plant selection factor?

• availability

• density

• soil moisture

• sun exposure

Which plant is best for use as a ground cover in an extremely sunny portion of a landscape?

• dogwood

• pachysandra

• shore juniper

• southern magnolia

A foundation plant that is too large at maturity is an example of which plant selection factor?

• density

• size

• soil moisture

• sun exposure

Which plant has the most coarse leaf texture?

• Azalea

• Creeping juniper

• Southern magnolia

• Willow Oak

Which plant selection factor do some trees exhibit before they lose their leaves in the fall?

• color

• cost

• soil moisture

• sun exposure

A plant recommended for plant hardiness zone 7 would most likely survive winter for which other zone?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8