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WorksheetsTree ID & Planting
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
What is the second word in a botanical name?
Genus
Gene
Species
Domain
Kingdom
The first word of the botanical name is the (a)
When hand-written, how should botanical names be written?
In Italics
Upside-down
In all-caps
Underlined
However. There are no rules
What is the definition of a 'native' tree?
What is an 'ornamental' tree?
Not grown for aesthetic purposes
Very small
Functional, but also pretty
Grown only for aesthetic reasons
No one knows
Large pores in the park of a tree for the exchange of gases are called...
Lentils
Labels
Lapels
Icicles
Lenticels
Which kind of tree has cones instead of fleshy fruits?
Broad-leaf
Conifer
Evergreen
Hardwood
Jennifer
When a compound leaf has leaflets arranged along a central stem, this is called...?
Pinnate
Palmate
Lobed
Compoundate
Primate
The three most common leaf arrangements are (a) , opposite, and whorled.
Conifers usually have leaves in what shape? (pick all that apply)
Needles
Flat leaves
Scales
Sticks
Spoons
The pattern of veins on a leaf is called...?
(a)
What is the scientific name for English Oak?
(a)
What is 'crown spread'?
The radius of the tree's crown
The circumference of the tree's crown
The diameter of the tree's crown
The size of the tree's crown
The height of the tree's crown
Name at least 2 tree forms
Which soil type has the finest particles?
Loam
Sand
Silt
Clay
Peat
Which type of soil is smooth & soapy to the touch?
Clay
Loam
Peat
Silt
Chalk
Which kind of soil is generally considered the perfect balance & ideal for gardening?
Peat
Clay
Chalk
Silt
Loam
Which of these are primary nutrients? (tick all that apply)
Phosphorus
Nitrogen
Magnesium
Potassium
Calcium
Insufficient Nitrogen is often shown by
Dark leaves
Dry leaf edges
Falling leaves
Curling leaf edges
Yellowing leaves
What are the 3 types of tree stock? (pick all 3)
Containerised
Potted
Root-balled
Rooted
Bare-root
Which type of tree stock has to be planted in the dormant season?
Root-balled
Containerised
Potted
Bare-root
List three advantages to using bare-root trees for a planting project
What size of trees tend to grow quicker?
Small trees
Big trees
What is the smallest size of tree stock?
Whip
Standard
Semi-mature
Seedling
Feather
How big is a 'whip' tree usually?
0.2-0.9m
2-3m
1-1.75m
7-10m
3-4.5m
Which size of tree would be best to plant to make the most immediate impact?
Whip
Semi-mature
Maiden
Standard
Seedling
What are 'the three D's' to check for before planting a tree? (List them)
Which planting method is best for very waterlogged soils?
Notch
Pit
Mound & Ridge
Turf
Which 3 things do you have to do when staking & tying a tree?
Ties must be above the lowest branches
Ties must be below the lowest branches
Ties should have some stretch
Ties should not stretch
Stakes should be outside of the root area
List three things that tree guards can protect a tree against
