Module 1
Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Trees dormancy commonly occurs in the winter when trees are not actively growing.
Answer
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 2
0 out of 2 points
The name for a horticultural plant cultivar should always be written in Latin
Answer
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: False
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
If you want to use landscape trees to cast shade in the summer to keep your house cool,
but allow sunlight in the winter to keep it warm, you should
Answer
Selected
Answer:
plant deciduous trees which lose all their leaves in the fall on the south
and/or west sides of your house
Correct
Answer:
plant deciduous trees which lose all their leaves in the fall on the south
Quiz - Landscape Trees and Shrubs
and/or west sides of your house
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
According to the Sunset Western Garden Book, Phoenix is in Sunset Climate Zone 10,
High Desert.
Answer
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT an Arizona native tree
Answer
Selected Answer:
apple tree
Correct Answer:
apple tree
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
The major factors used to determine the differences between Sunset desert climate zones
are
Answer
Selected Answer:
All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is true. Trees can serve as a landscape buffer to shield against...
Answer
Selected Answer:
all of the above
Correct Answer:
all of the above
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
Factors to consider when selecting a tree or shrub for your yard include
Answer
Selected Answer:
all of the above
Correct Answer:
all of the above
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
During construction, mature trees can be protected from injury by
Answer
Selected
Answer:
erecting a fence around the tree at canopy dripline to prevent
distrubance of the roots under the canopy
Correct
Answer:
erecting a fence around the tree at canopy dripline to prevent
distrubance of the roots under the canopy
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
The difference between a tree and a shrub is that shrubs are typically smaller and have
leaves on all the way to the ground.
Answer
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
Many trees make excellent screens of noise pollution because
Answer
Selected Answer:
of their ability to absorb sound waves within their canopies
Correct Answer:
of their ability to absorb sound waves within their canopies
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
Existing trees:
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Selected Answer:
should be roots pruned several weeks before moving
Correct Answer:
should be roots pruned several weeks before moving
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
Tree roots are found only directly next to the trunk of a tree.
Answer
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Quiz for Herbaceous Plants
2 out of 2 points
When purchasing bedding plants to achieve a mass of landscape color, factors to
consider include:
Answer
Selected Answer:
the flowers and foliage colors of the plants purchased
Correct Answer:
the flowers and foliage colors of the plants purchased
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is an example of a plant that can be planted as a wildflower for
spring color in the Phoenix area?
Answer
Selected Answer:
California poppy
Correct Answer:
California poppy
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
An thickened horizontal stem that grows underground and produces flowering plants
such as iris and canna is called a...
Answer
Selected Answer:
rhizome
Correct Answer:
rhizome
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
In Phoenix, cool season annuals used as bedding plants should be
Answer
Selected Answer:
planted in the fall for flowers in the winter and early spring
Correct Answer:
planted in the fall for flowers in the winter and early spring
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Some functions of plant stems include
Answer
Selected Answer:
all of the above
Correct Answer:
all of the above
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is the least appropriate way to use color in a flower bed?
Answer
Selected Answer:
expository- splash colors wildly and in a random manner
Correct Answer:
expository- splash colors wildly and in a random manner
Question 7
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is a cool season annual that grows well in the Phoenix area?
Answer
Selected Answer:
periwinkle
Correct Answer:
pansy
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
Many desert wildflowers will reseed themselves which means that seeds produced the
previous year will survive in the soil and may germinate the next year.
Answer
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
When planting bulbs....
Answer
Selected Answer:
dig a hole approximately 2 to 3 times as deep as the bulb diameter
Correct Answer:
dig a hole approximately 2 to 3 times as deep as the bulb diameter
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
A flowering plant that grows, flowers, set seeds and dies in one growing season is called
a(n):
Answer
Selected Answer:
annual
Correct Answer:
annual
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
Daffodils, crocus and tulips are NOT the best for the Phoenix area because...
Answer
Selected
Answer:
they have a chilling requirement that is not met, so they have to be
purchased and planted new each year
Correct
Answer:
they have a chilling requirement that is not met, so they have to be
purchased and planted new each year
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
One way to prevent transplant shock when planting bedding plants is to dig the planting
hole before removing the plant from its container.
Answer
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following factors should be part of a plan for using bedding plants in a
planting bed in the landscape?
Answer
Selected Answer:
Keep the tallest plants in the back of the planting bed
Correct Answer:
Keep the tallest plants in the back of the planting bed
Quiz on Turf grass
Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is an example of cool season grass that can be used for lawns in the
Phoenix area?
Answer
Selected Answer:
tall fescue
Correct Answer:
tall fescue
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Perennial ryegrass generally costs less money per pound of seed than annual rye grass
Answer
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Hybrid Bermuda grass is planted from seed.
Answer
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
The best grass choice for overseeding during the winter in Phoenix is called....
Answer
Selected Answer:
Perennial rye grass
Correct Answer:
Perennial rye grass
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
In the Phoenix area, you can have a green lawn all year long using only one type of turf
grass.
Answer
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
What is the best turf grass to use for a sunny residential Phoenix landscape location in the
summer
Answer
Selected Answer:
Bermuda grass
Correct Answer:
Bermuda grass
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
The correct mowing height for bermuda grass is much shorter than for perennial rye
grass.
Answer
Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
What is the seeding rate per 1000 square ft of lawn used for overseeding cool season grasses?
Answer
Selected Answer:
10 to 15 pounds of seed per 1000 square feet
Correct Answer:
10 to 15 pounds of seed per 1000 square feet
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
In the southwest, lawns can be planted and grown without irrigation.
Answer
Selected Answer: False
Correct Answer: False
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following types of turf grasses grow best in the Phoenix area in lawn areas under
trees and in shade?
Answer
Selected Answer:
St. Augustine grass
Correct Answer:
St. Augustine grass
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is true when considering whether to plant a lawn in your yard?
Answer
Selected Answer:
All of the above.
Correct Answer:
All of the above.
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following hybrid bermuda grass types has the finest texture?
Answer
Selected Answer:
Tifway
Correct Answer:
Tifway
Creative Assignment 1
Hello! My name is Omar Bakir and I am a sophmore at ASU majoring in Biological Sciences. I
plan on continuing my education after ASU onto Medical School. I came to Arizona from New
Jersey when I was 6 years old. I started to love gardening when I successfully planted radishes in
my backyard in the 7th grade. Now I plan on planting many fruit trees and vegetables in my
garden. My favorite plant is the Wonderful Pomegranate Shrub also known as Punica
granatum. This shrub is my favorite plant because of the delicious pomegranates it produces. My
favorite fruit is pomegranate. This plant is well adapted to the climate in phoenix. It can
withstand the low and high temperatures that occur in the valley. It is able to grow in zones 5-24,
H1, H2. The Pomegranate shrub grows great in Arizona and other deserts because it needs full
sun to grow well. The Wonderful Pomegranate Shrub can grow 15-20 ft tall and wide! This plant
can handle drought but produces better fruit when watered regularly. Beautiful red flowers
appear in the spring then turn into 5-in. wide Pomegranates in the fall. I planted the Pomegranate
Shrub in the photo in March 2012. Until now it is doing great and growing really fast!
