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Tree ID & Planting

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the second word in a botanical name?

a)

Genus

b)

Gene

c)

Species

d)

Domain

e)

Kingdom

2.

The first word of the botanical name is the (a)  

3.

When hand-written, how should botanical names be written?

a)

In Italics

b)

Upside-down

c)

In all-caps

d)

Underlined

e)

However. There are no rules

4.

What is the definition of a 'native' tree?

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5.

What is an 'ornamental' tree?

a)

Not grown for aesthetic purposes

b)

Very small

c)

Functional, but also pretty

d)

Grown only for aesthetic reasons

e)

No one knows

6.

Large pores in the park of a tree for the exchange of gases are called...

a)

Lentils

b)

Labels

c)

Lapels

d)

Icicles

e)

Lenticels

7.

Which kind of tree has cones instead of fleshy fruits?

a)

Broad-leaf

b)

Conifer

c)

Evergreen

d)

Hardwood

e)

Jennifer

8.

When a compound leaf has leaflets arranged along a central stem, this is called...?

a)

Pinnate

b)

Palmate

c)

Lobed

d)

Compoundate

e)

Primate

9.

The three most common leaf arrangements are (a)   , opposite, and whorled.

10.

Conifers usually have leaves in what shape? (pick all that apply)

a)

Needles

b)

Flat leaves

c)

Scales

d)

Sticks

e)

Spoons

11.

The pattern of veins on a leaf is called...?

(a)  

12.

What is the scientific name for English Oak?

(a)  

13.

What is 'crown spread'?

a)

The radius of the tree's crown

b)

The circumference of the tree's crown

c)

The diameter of the tree's crown

d)

The size of the tree's crown

e)

The height of the tree's crown

14.

Name at least 2 tree forms

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15.

Which soil type has the finest particles?

a)

Loam

b)

Sand

c)

Silt

d)

Clay

e)

Peat

16.

Which type of soil is smooth & soapy to the touch?

a)

Clay

b)

Loam

c)

Peat

d)

Silt

e)

Chalk

17.

Which kind of soil is generally considered the perfect balance & ideal for gardening?

a)

Peat

b)

Clay

c)

Chalk

d)

Silt

e)

Loam

18.

Which of these are primary nutrients? (tick all that apply)

a)

Phosphorus

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Magnesium

d)

Potassium

e)

Calcium

19.

Insufficient Nitrogen is often shown by

a)

Dark leaves

b)

Dry leaf edges

c)

Falling leaves

d)

Curling leaf edges

e)

Yellowing leaves

20.

What are the 3 types of tree stock? (pick all 3)

a)

Containerised

b)

Potted

c)

Root-balled

d)

Rooted

e)

Bare-root

21.

Which type of tree stock has to be planted in the dormant season?

a)

Root-balled

b)

Containerised

c)

Potted

d)

Bare-root

22.

List three advantages to using bare-root trees for a planting project

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23.

What size of trees tend to grow quicker?

a)

Small trees

b)

Big trees

24.

What is the smallest size of tree stock?

a)

Whip

b)

Standard

c)

Semi-mature

d)

Seedling

e)

Feather

25.

How big is a 'whip' tree usually?

a)

0.2-0.9m

b)

2-3m

c)

1-1.75m

d)

7-10m

e)

3-4.5m

26.

Which size of tree would be best to plant to make the most immediate impact?

a)

Whip

b)

Semi-mature

c)

Maiden

d)

Standard

e)

Seedling

27.

What are 'the three D's' to check for before planting a tree? (List them)

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28.

Which planting method is best for very waterlogged soils?

a)

Notch

b)

Pit

c)

Mound & Ridge

d)

Turf

29.

Which 3 things do you have to do when staking & tying a tree?

a)

Ties must be above the lowest branches

b)

Ties must be below the lowest branches

c)

Ties should have some stretch

d)

Ties should not stretch

e)

Stakes should be outside of the root area

30.

List three things that tree guards can protect a tree against

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