RHS LEVEL 2 lesson 1 R2111 - Evergreen trees with decorative merit varied situPlants and decorative merits

Question 1

Evergreen tree with cinnamon bark, oval dark glossy leaves , small white four petal flowers, purple berries in summer. grows 1.8-2.4m height and spread. suited to coastal, med, wall side, border, container, grow as hedge or screen.

Answer 1

Luma ‘ apiculata’

Question 2

Evergreen tree with bright red fruits in Autumn, clusters of white flowers urn shaped in November, bay like leaves, rich terracotta brown peeling bark,
full sun, sheltered spot grows H 5m x S 4m.

Answer 2

Arbutus ‘ unedo’ common name strawberry tree

Question 3

Evergreen conifer tree has icy blue pine needles, pyramid shape grows 2m x 2.5m grows in most soils
prefers moist soil sheltered position

Answer 3

Pica pungens ‘ Edith’ conifer

Question 4

Large evergreen shrub or tree with arching branches. Dark green leaves for year round interest white flowers that develop in large corymbs during spring and clusters of orange-red berries in autumn. prefers full to part sun , 3m x 3m

Answer 4

Cotoneaster lacteus (tree)

Question 5

Ornamental Evergreen glossy green virtually spineless leaves bright red berries in autumn and winter. small white flowers appear in May and June. self fertile variety. 4mx3m

Answer 5

llex aquifolium’J C van Tol’