Pruning Practices

Question 1

For the 3 cut method:
the first cut is _________
the second cut is _________
and the third cut is _________

To remove the stub

To prevent bark from tearing

To remove the main portion of the branch

Answer 1

To prevent bark from tearing

To remove the main portion of the branch

To remove the stub

Question 2

________________________ is the removal of dead, dying, and weak branches from a tree.

Crown Cleaning

Lion Tailing

Topping

Pollarding

Answer 2

Crown Cleaning

Question 3

When a pruning cut to remove a branch is made too close to the trunk, and cuts into the branch collar, this is called _____________________.

Topping

Lion-Tailing

Pollarding

A flush cut

Answer 3

A flush cut

Question 4

True or False

When pruning palms, if older, live fronds must be removed, it is best to avoid removing fronds that originate above horizontal.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

When pruning, caution must be taken not to create an effect known as _____________________________, which is caused by excessive removal of inner laterals and foliage.

Tipping

Witches Brooming

Lion-Tailing

Codominance

Answer 5

Lion-Tailing

Question 6

Two limbs that arise from apical buds on the same stem are known as _____________________ and are both direct extensions of the stem below.

Watersprouts

Suckers

Codominant Branches

Answer 6

Codominant Branches

Question 7

Pruning when trees are ___________________ can minimize the risk of pest problems associated with wound entry.

Flowering

Dormant

Actively growing

Stressed

Answer 7

Dormant

Question 8

Choose the best answer.

If the height of a tree must be reduced:

The tree should be root pruned to compensate for foliage loss.

All cuts should be made at internodes to avoid cutting through buds.

Branches should be removed at their point of origin or to a lateral large enough to assume the terminal role.

Answer 8

Branches should be removed at their point of origin or to a lateral large enough to assume the terminal role.

Question 9

When training young trees, a single central leader should be selected and competing leaders should be removed or ___________________.

Subordinated

Staked

Bent

Topped

Answer 9

Subordinated

Question 10

_________________________ is a practice where all of the branches are pruned back to the same point each year.

Pollarding

Topping

Crown Cleaning

Lion-tailing

Answer 10

Pollarding

Question 11

True or False

Even the removal of 25% of the canopy of a large, mature tree can be stressful to your tree.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

If you want to prune a tree in order to slow growth, improve structure, and create a natural look, you would want to use a pruning technique called __________________.

Pinching

Thinning

Shearing

Topping

Answer 12

Thinning

Question 13

If you want to prune a tree in order to increase branching and create a formal, restrained look, you would want to use a pruning technique called ____________________.

Pinching

Thinning

Shearing

Topping

Answer 13

Shearing

Question 14

True or False

Research on wound dressings shows that their use prevents decay.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

True or False

Codominant stems can represent a structurally unstable branch configuration, especially if there is included bark in the junction.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

When it comes to pruning, as a rule, mature trees are:

unlikely to produce watersprouts.

not tolerant of severe pruning.

capable of tolerating topping.

more tolerant of extremes than young trees.

Answer 16

not tolerant of severe pruning.

Question 17

The “Three Cut Method” is used for __________________________.

Pollarding

Removing Watersprouts

Removing large limbs.

Removing small branches

Answer 17

Removing large limbs.

Question 18

To prune trees that flower on the previous year’s growth and maximize flowering, you should prune:

In the Fall, just after leaf drop.

In late summer after seed formation

Shortly after flowering.

Any time during the dormant season

Answer 18

Shortly after flowering.

Question 19

True or False

The only way to make a tree smaller is by using a pruning method called topping.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

The national standards for pruning are found in:

ANSI Z30

ANSI A300

ANSI Z133.1

OSHA Z133.1

OSHA A300

Answer 20

ANSI A300

Question 21

Because pruning removes leaves and reduces the overall photosynthetic capacity of a tree, it also reduces _______________.

Health

Stress

Growth

Answer 21

Growth

Question 22

True or False

When pruning palms, if older, live fronds must be removed, it is best to avoid removing fronds that originate above horizontal.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Choose the best answer.

If the height of a tree must be reduced:

The tree should be root pruned to compensate for foliage loss.

All cuts should be made at internodes to avoid cutting through buds.

Branches should be removed at their point of origin or to a lateral large enough to assume the terminal role.

Answer 23

Branches should be removed at their point of origin or to a lateral large enough to assume the terminal role.

Question 24

Select all that apply.

When pruning young trees, it is important to train for a dominant leader and well-spaced scaffold branches so that:

Codominant branching can be avoided.

The tree will be structurally strong.

The tree will produce shade faster.

Future pruning can be minimized.

Answer 24

Codominant branching can be avoided.

The tree will be structurally strong.

Future pruning can be minimized.

Question 25

If you want to prune a tree in a way that will make it look super ugly and increase the likelihood that it will try to kill you in the future, you would want to use a pruning technique called ________________________.

Shearing

Topping

Pinching

Thinning

Answer 25

Topping

Question 26

True or False

When practical, temporary lower branches should be left on a young tree to help develop trunk strength

Answer 26

True