AC-Ch. 6 Tree Selection Flashcards
Genetic ability of plants and other living organisms to adjust or acclimate to different environments
Adaptability
Aspects of the landscape or site and the required functions to be served by the plant that must be considered in plant selection
Design critera
Factors considered in the design of equipment
Design factor
Flaking or peeling bark
Exfoliating bark
In landscaping design the set of goals pertaining to the future needs and function of the site
Functional goals
Speed at which something grows
Growth rate
Characteristic form or manner of growth
Habit
Genetically determined ability of a plant to survive low temperatures
Hardiness
Organisms not native to a region
Introduced species
Small area with climatic characteristics that distinguish it from its immediate surrounding area
Microclimate
Plants indigenous to a region, naturally occurring
Native species
Non-native species that has become established in a region and propagates without human assistance
Naturalized species
In plants the tendency to withstand or to not develop pest problems
Pest resistance
Consideration or evaluation of the conditions restrictions and environment of a planting site
Site analysis
Consideration or evaluation of a construction or development site requiring a tree conservation or preservation plan
Site analysis
