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WorksheetsWeek 9 - Tree care
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
THIS CROTCH ANGLE IN TREES IS STRUCTURALLY STRONG.
U-SHAPED
V- SHAPED
IMPROPER PRUNING CAN CAUSE INJURY TO A TREE OR SHRUB.
TRUE
FALSE
ONE GOAL OF PRUNING YOUR TREES IS TO DEVELOP A STRONG FRAMEWORK OF BRANCHES.
TRUE
FALSE
BEFORE YOU MAKE THE FIRST PRUNING CUT, YOU SHOULD ASK; "WHY AM I PRUNING THIS PLANT?"
TRUE
FALSE
_____________________ APPEAR AT THE BASE OF SOME TREES AND SHOULD BE REMOVED.
SUCKERS
WATERSPROUTS
______________________ GROW VERTICALLY ON SCAFFOLD/LATERAL BRANCHES AND SHOULD BE REMOVED.
SUCKERS
WATERSPROUTS
When removing branches over 1 1/2" in diameter:
cut flush with the trunk, leaving no stub
paint the tree wound
use a three-cut method
make one cut to the branch collar
State two effects of annual pruning ?
Keeps plants at desired size
Encourages maximum flower/fruit
Stops plants getting overgrown
Ensures the 3D's are removed
Prevents attack from pests
Which is the most appropriate way to dispose of woody prunings
Compost heap
Shred & mulch
Burn
Via refuse skip
Which of the following gives the definition for pruning
the production of new plants
the removal of any unwanted part of a plant
the transfer of pollen grains
the germination of a seed into a plant
Which tool is best at removing stems that are very thick?
A STUB CUT WILL ALLOW THE PLANT TO HEAL CORRECTLY.
TRUE
FALSE
AFTER A CORRECT CUT IS MADE JUST OUTSIDE THE BRANCH COLLAR, THE WOUND WILL EVENTUALLY CALLUS/HEAL OVER.
TRUE
FALSE
Some trees have no leaves in winter. These trees are called _________.
Evergreen
Deciduous
Seasonal
Wintry
Some trees keep their leaves all winter. These trees are called _________.
Wintry
Seasonal
Evergreen
Deciduous
