Maryland Natives - Your Guide to Native Trees and Plants in Maryland

Q1What is the main effect on the health of the tree as a result of vascular disease?

A.Decreased rate of photosynthesisB.CankersC.Root deteriorationD.Disrupts the flow of water from the roots to the rest of the tree

Q2What is the correct hierarchy of tree parts from primary to secondary?

A.Trunk > Lateral > ScaffoldB.Trunk > Temporary > ScaffoldC.Scaffold > Trunk > LateralD.Trunk > Scaffold > Lateral

Q3What root cause of tree stress has the most rapid effect on the deterioration of the tree’s health?

A.Lack of or excessive waterB.Mechanical damageC.Frost cyclesD.Allelopathy

Q4What tree species listed below is the most likely to be tolerant to storm damage?

A.American elmB.CottonwoodC.Live oakD.Willow

Q5What hazard is a specific concern related to the removal of palm trees?

A.Wet groundB.Reduced sunlightC.SloughingD.Brittle failure

Q6What example of tree stressors can be classified as acute?

A.Lightning strikeB.Insufficient soilC.Poor light exposureD.Poor moisture conditions

Q7What element can be classified as a micronutrient?

A.MagnesiumB.CalciumC.IronD.Sulfur

Q8What component of a lightning protection system intercepts the strike at the top of the tree?

A.ConductorB.Ground terminalC.Air terminalD.None of the above

Q9What is not an example of an economic benefit realized by the presence of trees?

A.Increases property valueB.Increases business trafficC.Increases the tax base for a communityD.Increases in population

Q10What is not a disadvantage to performing a topping cut?

A.AestheticsB.Increased sun exposureC.Increased growth rateD.Decrease in the ability to compartmentalize