Tree Spec Liners Test

Tree Spec Liners Test
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Question: 1. Which statement is correct?
Every phase of production of nursery trees must be done well to have high quality trees.
There is no substitute for obtaining quality liners and planting them correctly in the nursery.
Changes in production techniques have resulted in trees that frequently fail to meet expectations.
all of the above.

Question: 2. Trees should be graded for:
lateral roots spaced evenly around the trunk.
as many small roots as possible.
quality of the roots, trunks, and tops.
all of the above.

Question: 3. Which statement is correct?
“J” roots are the result of liners that were planted too close together.
Circling roots are roots that grow in a circle around the trunk.
Two-sided root systems are caused by the digging machine used to harvest the liners.
Torn or broken roots are caused by how the liners were planted in the field.

Question: 4. The trunk should:
have a large pruning cut from re-growing the top.
a long shank.
be as straight as possible.
have tape used to train a new leader.

Question: 5. The branches should:
be evenly spaced around the trunk.
have tight crotch angles.
be light branched
all of the above.

Question: 6. When liners are shipped, they:
are usually tied together in bundles.
the roots should be kept moist.
the buds should be tight and not breaking.
all of the above.

Question: 7. Lateral roots are sometimes:
replaced by adventitious structural roots.
replaced by the adventitious root flare.
produced on the root shank of some species.
all of the above.

Question: 8. The location of bud union on a long root shank:
could result in cold or sun injury in some species.
may be aesthetically undesirable.
should be seen above ground at the base of the trunk.
all of the above.

Question: 9. Regardless of planting method:
the liner should be pulled up to adjust the height after planting.
the roots should be located at the proper depth.
the roots should be forced into a vertical position.
all of the above.

Question: 10. This liner specification was developed by:
a group of city foresters.
segments of the green industry.
a group of growers.
The Northern Illinois Specification Review Committee.

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