Broadleaf Evergreens (II)

Question 1

What are the characteristics of the Asparagaceae family?

Answer 1

Monocots
Herbaceous perennials and shrubs

Question 2

What is the binomial name of Common yucca?

Answer 2

Yucca filamentosa

Question 3

What’s the binomial name of Soapweed?

Answer 3

Yucca glauca

Question 4

What’s the binomial name of Oregon grapeholly?

Answer 4

Berberis aquifolium

Question 5

What’s the binomial name of Creeping mahonia?

Answer 5

Berberis repens

Question 6

What’s the binomial name of PJM Victor rhody?

Answer 6

Rhododendron ‘PJM Victor’

Question 7

What’s the binomial name of Olga Mezitt rhody?

Answer 7

Rhododendron ‘Olga Mezitt’

Question 8

What’s the binomial name of Catawba rhododendron?

Answer 8

Rhododendron catawbiense ‘Grandiflorum’

Question 9

What’s the binomial name of Scintillation rhody?

Answer 9

Rhododendron ‘Scintillation’

Question 10

What’s the binomial name of Scarlet firethorn?

Answer 10

Pyracantha coccinea

Question 11

What is the family name of Common yucca?

Answer 11

Asparagaceae

Question 12

How tall does Common yucca grow?

Answer 12

8 feet

Question 13

What are the light conditions of Common yucca?

Answer 13

Full sun

Question 14

What are the uses of Common yucca?

Answer 14

Border, xerophytic garden, erosion control

Question 15

Is Common yucca drought tolerant?

Answer 15

YES!

Question 16

What is the family name of Soapweed?

Answer 16

Asparagaceae

Question 17

How tall does Soapweed grow?

Answer 17

4 feet

Question 18

What are the light conditions of soapweed?

Answer 18

Full sun

Question 19

What are the uses of Yucca glauca?

Answer 19

Border, rock garden, xerophytic garden

Question 20

Is Soapweed drought tolerant?

Answer 20

YES

Question 21

Which plants are native to North America?

Answer 21

Common Yucca
Soapweed

Question 22

What are characteristics of the Berberidaceae family?

Answer 22

Perennial herbs and shrubs
Leaves are alternate, simple or compound and often spiny

Question 23

What is the family name of Oregon Grapeholly?

Answer 23

Berberidaceae

Question 24

How tall does the Oregon grapeholly grow?

Answer 24

6 feet

Question 25

What type of soil does Oregon grapeholly need?

Answer 25

Acidic

Question 26

What are the light conditions of Oregon grapeholly?

Answer 26

Part to full shade

Question 27

What are the Oregon grapeholly use cases?

Answer 27

Naturalize, border garden, foundation, mass planting, specimen

Question 28

Does Oregon grapeholly produce edible fruit?

Answer 28

Yes; good in jam/jellies

Question 29

What is the family name of Creeping Mahonia?

Answer 29

Berberidaceae

Question 30

How tall does the Creeping mahonia grow?

Answer 30

12 inches

Question 31

What is the soil condition of the Creeping mahonia?

Answer 31

Medium moisture, acidic

Question 32

What are the light conditions of the Creeping Mahonia?

Answer 32

Part to full shade

Question 33

What are the uses of Creeping Mahonia?

Answer 33

Groundcover, naturalize

Question 34

What are the characteristics of the Ericaceae family?

Answer 34

Leaves are usually alternate, often evergreen and simple Prefers acidic soils up to 4.5

Question 35

What is the height of the PJM Victor Rhododendron?

Answer 35

6 feet

Question 36

What are the uses of PJM Victor Rhody?

Answer 36

Groups, mass plantings, woodland plantings, shrub border

Question 37

What do Rhodies do to protect their leaves from cold temperatures?

Answer 37

Rolls the leaf blade in to protect themselves from cold air

Question 38

What is the height of Olga Mezitt?

Answer 38

6 feet

Question 39

What is the soil requirement of Olga Mezitt rhodies?

Answer 39

Moist, acidic (4-6,5), humusy

Question 40

What are the uses of the Olga Mezitt Rhododendron?

Answer 40

Borden gardens, slopes, hedge, screen

Question 41

What is the height of the Catawba Rhodie?

Answer 41

6 feet

Question 42

What are the light conditions of most Rhodies?

Answer 42

Part to full shade

Question 43

What are the soil conditions of most Rhodies?

Answer 43

Acidic, organically rich, moist, well drained

Question 44

What are the family names of Rhodies?

Answer 44

Ericaceae

Question 45

What are the use conditions of the Catawba Rhodie?

Answer 45

Accent, specimen, group/mass planting, shrub border

Question 46

How tall does the Scintillation Rhodie grow?

Answer 46

6 feet

Question 47

What are the uses of the Scintillation Rhodie?

Answer 47

Borders, hedges, screens, rock gardens, container, seacoast exposure

Question 48

What are the characteristics of the Rosaceae family?

Answer 48

Flowers have hypanthium, are perfect, actinomorphic, solitary or in clusters Some have thorns or prickles

Question 49

How tall does the Scarlet firethorn grow?

Answer 49

18 feet

Question 50

What are the light conditions of the Scarlet firethorn?

Answer 50

Full sun to part shade but needs full sun if you want as many fruits as possible

Question 51

What are the uses of the Scarlet firethorn?

Answer 51

Hedge, screen, border garden, espalier

Question 52

Is Scarlet firethorn drought tolerant?

Answer 52

Yes!