Understanding Horticulture Plant Types

Paul Kamara introduces a video series on horticulture, focusing on plant identification. He clarifies misconceptions about evergreens, explaining they do not lose all foliage annually. He categorizes evergreens into needle, scale, and broadleaf types. Paul also discusses deciduous plants, which shed all leaves yearly, and highlights deciduous conifers like dawn redwoods. He emphasizes the importance of knowing plant types to address customer concerns. The video aims to enhance vocabulary and knowledge for horticulture professionals.

What is the main focus of the video presented by Paul Kamara?

• Horticulture and plant identification

• Landscape design

• Gardening tips

• Soil management

Which statement about evergreen plants is incorrect?

• They never lose their foliage.

• They are also known as conifers.

• They shed some foliage yearly.

• They include pine trees and cedars.

Which of the following is a type of broadleaf evergreen?

• Cedar

• Pine

• Arborvitae

• Rhododendron

Which plant is not a broadleaf evergreen?

• Boxwood

• Holly

• Rhododendron

• Maple

What is a characteristic of deciduous plants?

• They keep their leaves all year.

• They lose all their leaves annually.

• They are always conifers.

• They never shed their foliage.

Which of the following is a deciduous conifer?

• Pine

• Boxwood

• Dawn Redwood

• Rhododendron

What should you know about a Dawn Redwood in winter?

• It blooms flowers.

• It changes color.

• It drops all its needles.

• It keeps its needles.

What is a common misconception about conifers?

• They are all broadleaf.

• They never shed leaves.

• They are all deciduous.

• They are all evergreen.

Which plant is an example of a deciduous tree?

• Holly

• Cedar

• Pine

• Oak

Why is it important to understand plant categories in horticulture?

• To increase plant growth speed

• To effectively communicate with customers

• To better manage water resources

• To improve soil quality