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(CLF6000) Advanced Core Cluster: ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE

 (CLF6500) Unit Title: SELECTION, PLANTING AND CARE OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTS

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 (CLF6549) Topic: UNIT TEST             Time              Year(s) 
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NAME _______________________________



1. Explain how to plant a shrub from a container into the ground.





2. For each factor listed below explain what to look for when selecting
   quality plants.

      size -



      health -



      vigor -



3. List four different materials that are used in frost protection of
   plants.





4. I have purchased a plant that is not frost tolerant for my landscape.
 . What steps could I take to prevent frost damage?




5. Define xeriscape.





6. What is meant by mass display?





7. Explain the three different types of nursery outlets.





8. List three benefits of planting a xeriscape.





9. I have decided to install a xeriscape yard. What are three things that
   I might do?






10. What are three reasons for staking trees?








11. Identify the following tools & equipment:






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