Chapter 6 Tree Selection

Question 1

Functional Goals

Answer 1

In landscape design, the set of goals pertaining to the future needs and function of the site.

Question 2

Adaptability

Answer 2

genetic ability of plants and other living organisms to adjust or acclimate to different environments

Question 3

Acclimation

Answer 3

physiological or morphological adaptation process of plants and other living organisms to a climate or environment different from their native environment or where originally grown

Question 4

Site analysis

Answer 4

(1) Consideration and evaluation of the conditions, restrictions, and environment of a planting site.
(2) consideration and evaluation of a construction or development site requiring a tree conservation or preservation plan.

Question 5

Microclimate

Answer 5

small area with climatic characteristics that distinguish it from its immediate surrounding area

Question 6

Site Characteristics of Climate

Answer 6

Hardiness zone
Rainfall / snowfall amount
Sunlight / other lighting
Prevailing winds
Exposure

Question 7

Site Characteristics of Soil

Answer 7

pH
Texture
Bulk density
CEC
Nutrient analysis
soil volume

Question 8

Site Characteristics of Planting Site

Answer 8

Buildings and other surfaces
Paved Surfaces
Plans for future development
overhead and underground utilities
intended use of the site
intended function of the plant

Question 9

Site Characteristics of Other Plantings

Answer 9

other trees and shrubs already there
planting beds in the way
ground covers and flowers
turf

Question 10

Site Characteristics of Maintenance to be provided

Answer 10

Irrigation needed
Post planting care
on going maintenance

Question 11

Tree Characteristics

Answer 11

hardiness
growth habit
size
attributes fruit and flowers
resistance to insects and diseases
drought tolerance
tolerance of drainage problems
pH requirements
salt tolerance
light requirements
known problems
maintenance requirements

Question 12

Design Criteria

Answer 12

(1) Aspects of the landscape or site and the required functions to be served by the plant that must be considered in plant selection
(2) factors considered in the design of equipment

Question 13

growth rate

Answer 13

speed at which something grows

Question 14

Exfoliating Bark

Answer 14

flaking or peeling bark

Question 15

habit

Answer 15

characteristic form or manner of growth

Question 16

Hardiness

Answer 16

Genetically determined ability of a plant to survive low temperatures

Question 17

Pest Resistance

Answer 17

in plants, the tendency to withstand or to not develop certain pest problems

Question 18

Susceptibility

Answer 18

extent to which a tree would suffer from a pest or pathogen if exposed

Question 19

Native Species

Question 20

Introduced Species

Question 21

Naturalized Species

Question 22

Name Five species that would not be appropriate for planting under utility wires.

Answer 22

a.
b.
c.
d.
e,

Question 23

_________ is the ability of a tree to withstand low temperatures and winter stresses in a given site.

Answer 23

Hardiness

Question 24

True / False Although a tree may be considered hardy in a given area, it may decline or die if the roots are unprotected.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Name three site characteristics that must be considered in tree selection.

Answer 25

a. light
b. water
c. drainage
d. function

Question 26

Upright, pyramidal, and weeping are three examples of tree ____________ ______________ that are important to selection.

Answer 26

Growth rate

Question 27

If a particular disease is known to be a problem, a tree species or cultivar should be selected that is ____________ to that disease.

Answer 27

Resistant

Question 28

Name three plant characteristics that may make a tree aesthetically desirable.

Answer 28

a. flowers
b. fruit
c. attractive bark

Question 29

_________ is the gradual process by which a tree adapts to changes in its environment

Answer 29

Adaptability

Question 30

True/False A tree listed as adaptable to wet soil conditions will always thrive if planted in those conditions.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

Name five characteristics to look for when selecting a tree in the nursury.

Answer 31

a. trunk flare
b.
c.
d.
e.

Question 32

The climatic factor that determines hardiness zones is
a. north - south location
b. temperature, rainfall, and winds
c. east - west locations
d. low temperature extremes

Answer 32

d. low temperature extremes

Question 33

Trees to be planted under utility lines should be
a. tolerant of heavy top pruning
b. low - growing to remain below lines
c. vase shaped or overarching to clear conductors
d. all of the above

Answer 33

d. all of the above

Question 34

Sometimes trees acclimate to shade conditions by
a. developing larger leaves
b. developing thinner leaves
c. variegated foliage losing variegation, or colored foliage tending to be greener.
d. all of the above

Answer 34

d. all of the above

Question 35

Fastigiate trees have a growth form that is
a. upright
b. weeping
c. overarching
d. vase-shaped

Answer 35

a. upright

Question 36

Which of the following is a true statement