Landscape Design Plant Selection and Horticulture

Question 1

Which USDA Plant Hardiness Zone covers most of Florida?

Accepted Answer

Zone 9-10

Answer

Zone 5-6

Answer

Zone 3-4

Answer

Zone 7-8

Question 2

What term describes plants adapted to dry conditions requiring minimal irrigation once established?

Accepted Answer

Xerophytes

Answer

Hydrophytes

Answer

Epiphytes

Answer

Mesophytes

Question 3

Which growth habit describes a plant that completes its life cycle in one growing season?

Accepted Answer

Annual

Answer

Perennial

Answer

Biennial

Answer

Evergreen

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of selecting plants with staggered bloom times in a landscape?

Accepted Answer

Continuous seasonal color

Answer

Reduced irrigation

Answer

Lower maintenance costs

Answer

Improved soil fertility

Question 5

Which factor is MOST critical when selecting trees for a parking lot island in the US?

Accepted Answer

Heat and drought tolerance

Answer

Spring flower display

Answer

Rapid height growth

Answer

Dense shade canopy only

Question 6

What does 'pH' measure in relation to plant selection?

Accepted Answer

Soil acidity or alkalinity

Answer

Soil moisture content

Answer

Organic matter percentage

Answer

Nutrient density