Quiz 4 Flashcards
(44 cards)
What are 5 considerations before planting a tree or shrub? (12 total)
- how plant is contained
- proper tools and equipment
- time of year
- existing soil & site conditions
- soil preferences of species
- utilities marked
- plant condition on arrival
- ground & soil
-preparation - plant weight
- crew capability
- familiarization with planting standards
- knowledge of general after care & follow-up
How can you protect plants’ roots in colder weather?
Put leaves or straw on ground to protect roots. Mulching protects roots and crown.
What is a marginally hardy plant? Give 2 examples
A species that is in a borderline zone – in Toronto would be a plant that might survive through a mild winter but would struggle if it got very cold.
ex. Butterfly bush, Caryopteris
Two ways to tell if a plant has sun scald:
- sun damage is on south side
- witch’s broom mutation from sun scrambling dna
If a plant has leaves in the winter and it is windy and cold, what kind of damage is this plant at risk of?
Dessication
How can you protect plants against dessication?
Wrap in burlap
2 ex. of plants to wrap in burlap in the winter
Rhododendrons
Junipers
Which trees are at risk of frost cracks? How to prevent?
Trees with think and dark bark.
Wrap trunk in tension wrap or white wash the trunk
Which animals are on the hunt for food in the winter?
Rodents and deer.
Which family do rodents especially like to snack on?
Rosaceae
Name the pot:
- often have lips to ease lifting
- durable should be recycled and reused
generally 1 gallon size and above
Heavyweight molded plastic nursery pots
Name the pot:
- common in industry due to price
- should not be confused with peat moss pots
- always remove
when planting
- water permeable coating
Fibre pots
What does B&B mean?
Balled and burlapped shrubs and trees
These trees and shrubs are:
- generally field grown and dug in the spring
- wrapped and laced for extra support
Balled and Burlapped
Why are trees in wire baskets?
- provides extra support to the root balls of larger trees
- allows easier lifting and moving
Name 3 Advantages and 3 disadvantages of B&B and Wb trees:
Advantages
- allows planting of larger trees & shrubs
- more natural and larger root system than containerized plants
- can be planted in spring, summer & fall
Disadvantages
- root ball dries out easily
- more difficult to move because of the weight
- root ball can be lost if transported or lifted incorrectly
- most expensive choice
What attachment could you put on a Bobcat to help plant or remove large/mature trees?
Spade attachment
A tree is > ___ ft
15
A shrub is < __ ft
15
When do you need to call utility locates?
planting deeper than 3ft
How far away from a sidewalk should a plant be?
7ft
When is the best time to plant trees?
Fall, weather is cooler, evergreens won’t dry out more easily. Risk of early frost and little time to establish a root system.
If soil is amended what might happen to the tree?
Roots won’t spread past the amended soil
How to test for drainage in a tree hole?
fill with water then water should drain at a rate of 1/2” per hour
