plant ident 20-29

Question 1

what is the latin name for the bay tree

Answer 1

laurus nobilis

Question 2

what is the plant description for the laurus nobilis

Answer 2

It is a multi stemmed broad based shrub that has a gradually tapered cone. The leaves have a distinctive smell to them. Flowers are small yellow and grow in clusters.

Question 3

what is the growing habit of the laurus nobilis

Answer 3

It can grow between 4-12 metres. It prefers a more slightly acidic soil that is well drained.

Question 4

what is the aftercare of the laurus nobilis

Answer 4

The best time to prune this shrub would be in late spring.

Question 5

what pests and diseases is the laurus nobilis likely to get

Answer 5

The most common disease this shrub gets is Phytophthora, to combat this you can make sure that it is planted in soil that has good drainage

Question 6

what is the latin name for lavender

Answer 6

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’

Question 7

what is the plant description for the Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’

Answer 7

Evergreen leaves, flowers are purple, the flower also smells pleasant, it is also a herbaceous plant

Question 8

what is the growing habit of the lavandula angustifolia

Answer 8

Can grow up to 2 metres, prefers dry or moderately fertile soil, prefers alkaline and chalky soils

Question 9

what is the aftercare of the lavandula angustifolia

Answer 9

These would beat be pruned around the end of summer, which is just after the flowering has finished

Question 10

what pests and diseases is the lavandula angustifolia likely to get

Answer 10

They are likely to get Phomopsis lavandula, this is a fungus that kills the stem of the plant.

Question 11

what is the latin name for the golden privet

Answer 11

Ligustrum ovalifolium

Question 12

what is the plant description for the Ligustrum ovalifolium

Answer 12

Broadleaf shrub, has its leaves for the majority of the year, leaves are oval shaped,

Question 13

what is the growing habit of the ligustrum ovalifolium

Answer 13

Can grow 8 metres tall, 4 metres wide, likes moist but well drained soil, can do well in any ph level of soil,

Question 14

what is the aftercare of the ligustrum ovalifolium

Answer 14

Prune it in spring or it won’t flower, may need to control the size of the hedge by pruning it but may lose flowers.

Question 15

what pests and diseases is the ligustrum ovalifolium likely to get

Answer 15

May get thrips, to control this you should can use organic sprays, such as natural pyrethrum

Question 16

what is the latin name for the Golden shrubby honeysuckle

Answer 16

Lonicera nitida ‘Baggesen’s Gold’

Question 17

what is the plant description of the Lonicera nitida ‘Baggesen’s Gold’

Answer 17

Evergreen dense shrub that has small leaves that are yellow which may fade to a yellowish green.

Question 18

what is the growing habit of the lonicera nitida

Answer 18

Evergreen shrub that grows between 3-4ft, it likes medium moisture but well drained soil, it performs well in both acidic and alkaline based soil

Question 19

what is the aftercare of the lonicera nitida

Answer 19

You prune this a few times a season, starting in spring, this ensures that it is neat and tidy

Question 20

what pests and diseases is the lonicera nitida likely to get

Answer 20

they are generally pests and disease free

Question 21

what is the latin name for the japanese mahonia

Answer 21

mahonia japonica

Question 22

what is the plant description of the mahonia japonica

Answer 22

Can be leggy, spiky leaves, flowers bright yellow, broad leaf

Question 23

what is the growing habit of the mahonia japonica

Answer 23

Can grow up to 3 metres, does best in acidic, moist well drained soil, doesn’t like cold windy areas

Question 24

what is the aftercare of the mahonia japonica

Answer 24

After it has flowered, march to april as it gives the plant the best chance of flowering.never cut more than a ⅓ of the length off

Question 25

what pests and diseases is the mahonia japonica likely to get

Answer 25

Can get rust or powdery mildew which causes brown spots on the leave

Question 26

what is the latin name for the olive tree

Answer 26

olea europaea

Question 27

what is the plant description of the olea europaea

Answer 27

Evergreen tree, rounded head with silver/ grey leaves, creamy white flowers appear in summer

Question 28

what is the growing habit of the olea europaea

Answer 28

Can be 10 metres tall and 10 metres wide, it likes to be south facing , west facing, full sun, well drained light sandy soil.

Question 29

what is the aftercare of the olea europaea

Answer 29

It needs watering while in a pot but it is important to make sure that the soil is dry before adding more water

Question 30

what pests and diseases is the olea europaea likely to get

Answer 30

They can get olive moths, to treat this you can spray the tree with pesticides.

Question 31

what is the latin name for red robin

Answer 31

Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’

Question 32

what is the plant description of the Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’

Answer 32

It has red stems and the tops of the leaves are red, its flowers are small white and in clusters between 10-12 cm wide. It flowers in spring

Question 33

what is the growing habit of the photinia x fraseri

Answer 33

Can grow between 4.5 - 6 metres. It likes moist but well drained soil that is acidic

Question 34

what is the aftercare of the photinia x fraseri

Answer 34

If you would like to make the shrub more dense you would spring or summer. This will also help with the shape of the shrub.

Question 35

what pests and diseases if the photinia x fraseri likely to get

Answer 35

The disease that they are most likely to get is Entomosporium mespili. To try and reduce the risk of getting this disease you can pick up the leaves from the shrub, if you notice that some of the leaves have been infected already it is important that you remove the leaves that have been affected.

Question 36

what is the latin name for bamboo

Answer 36

Phyllostachys aurea

Question 37

what is the plant description for Phyllostachys aurea

Answer 37

Long cane like branches that can go yellow in colour, green leaves, is an evergreen shrub

Question 38

what is the growing habit of the phyllostachys aurea

Answer 38

Can grow 8 metres tall and 4 metres wide, prefer loam soil, ph of soil does not affect them, prefers to be sheltered

Question 39

what is the aftercare of the phyllostachys aurea

Answer 39

You prune this anytime of the year, should do it if there are any dead, diseased or damaged branches.

Question 40

what pests and diseases is the phyllostachys aurea likely to get

Answer 40

Slugs may damage the new roots, to prevent them you can sprinkle coffee grounds to deter them