General Knowledge Flashcards

1
Q

What are the group of trees that do not loose their leaves called?

A

Evergreen or conifer( most conifers are evergreen)

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2
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What are the group of trees that loose their leaves called?

A

Deciduous or broadleaf

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3
Q

What are the defining qualities of a shrub?

A

A perennial plant with several woody stems at ground level.

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4
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What are the defining qualities of a tree?

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A perennial plant with only one woody stem.

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5
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What are the defining quality of a conifer?

A

It is a perennial plant that bears cones. They are nearly all evergreen except for the Larch tree, swamp Cyprus, dawn redwood and maidenhair tree (ginkgo)

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6
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What are the defining qualities of a climber?

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A climber is a perennial plant which has the ability to attach itself to or twine around an upright structure.

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7
Q

What word is used to describe a narrow tree?

A

Columnar (fastigate)

Pronounced: kuh- luhm-nuh

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8
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What word is used to describes a come shaped tree?

A

Conical

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9
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What word is used to describes a pyramid shaped tree?

A

Pyramidal

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10
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What word is used to describes a round shaped tree?

A

Round-headed

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11
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What word is used to describes a drooping tree?

A

Weeping (pendulous)

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12
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What word is used to describes a tree flat and low to the ground?

A

Prostrate

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13
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What word is used to describes a small round tree?

A

Globular

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14
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What word is used to describes a tree growing horizontally?

A

Horizontally-branched

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15
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What word is used to describes a tree growing low?

A

Low-branched

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16
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What word is used to describes a tree with sparce branches?

A

Open

17
Q

Generally when is planting session for trees? Note the exception.

A

October - March/April is when trees shoukd be planted unless you buy a container-grown tree which can be planted all year round.

18
Q

List the 4 ways in which trees can be bought.

A
  • bare root
  • balled (the traditional way to by evergreens)
  • pre-packaged
  • container grown
19
Q

Define ‘arboretum’

A

A botanical garden devoted to trees

20
Q

Define ‘pinetum’

A

A plantation/collection of conifers

21
Q

What four conifers are deciduous?

A

Larch, ginkgo, bald cyprus & dawn redwood