Tree Spec Planting Test

Tree Spec Planting Test
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Question: 1. Which statement is correct?
It takes a long time to plant a tree.
Shortcutting the planting process can cause the tree thrive.
Shortcutting the planting process can cause the tree to reach its full potential as a healthy vigorous addition to the landscape.
Mistakes made when planting tress are usually impossible to correct later.

Question: 2. Young nursery-grown trees:
should have two structural roots within 1-3 inches of the soil surface.
should have as many primary roots as possible.
should have adventitious roots formed very early that usually develop into the structural roots.
all of the above.

Question: 3. Checking for root depth can be done:
while tagging trees.
before they are dug.
by carefully removing soil from around the base of the trunk.
all of the above.

Question: 4. When planting, the structural roots should be:
slightly above grade.
high above grade.
at grade.
all of the above depending on root locations within the rootball.

Question: 5. After setting the root ball in the hole remove the wire basket:
down to 2-4 inches below the root ball shoulder.
loops.
and retie twine over top of root ball.
none of the above.

Question: 6. Which statement is correct?
All burlap and twine are removed from the top of the root ball and down the side.
If root ball has been reburlapped, burlap on the outside of the basket should be removed after the root ball is placed in planting hole.
It is necessary to remove the basket loops .
all of the above.

Question: 7. Pruning:
is not necessary.
is done at the time of digging.
is best with large pruning wounds on the stem.
cuts should be made just outside the branch collar.

Question: 8. The planting hole volume should be:
slightly deeper than the root ball depth.
at least three times larger than the width of the root ball diameter.
only wide enough to facilitate planting on clay soil.
large enough for rapid initial root development during the first year.

Question: 9. Backfilling should:
be tamped to stabilize the root ball.
have some compacted soil around the base of root ball.
have amendments added to high quality soil.
all of the above.

Question: 10. Trunk protection should:
protect trunks from mechanical injuries.
be removed before the trunk grows large enough to be damaged.
be used to protect the trunk from sunscald or frost cracks.
all of the above.

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