Tree Pruning

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Quiz Questions

1.
What is the most common tree care practice?
- A.
  Pruning
- B.
  Consulting
- C.
  Tree removals
- D.
  Fertilization
2.
The publication that attempts to standardize pruning vocabulary is called the:
- A.
  ANSI A100
- B.
  Work Order
- C.
  ANSI A300
- D.
  Dictionary
3.
Two nearly the same sized leaders located in the tree are referred to as:
- A.
  Double trouble
- B.
  Co-Dominant Stems
- C.
  Bad Form
- D.
  Equilateral Limbs
4.
Thinning Cuts remove limbs back to:
- A.
  Ground level
- B.
  A lateral branch
- C.
  An area between two branch nodes
- D.
  The parent stem
5.
Reduction cuts are useful for the following:
- A.
  Taking weight off the ends of limbs
- B.
  Shortening a limb for increased clearance
- C.
  Removing a gall/canker/diseased portion of limb
- D.
  All of the above
6.
Topping a tree can be detrimental for the following reasons:
- A.
  It can induce rapid response growth
- B.
  It can kill the tree
- C.
  It can attract insect and disease organisms
- D.
  All of the above
7.
Structural pruning attempts to:
- A.
  Establish a leader
- B.
  Set up well spaced scaffold limbs
- C.
  Establish a leader and Set up well spaced scaffold limbs
- D.
  None of the above
8.
How much of the tree do you need to prune?
- A.
  As much as possible
- B.
  50% is a good target
- C.
  Prune to achieve the pre-established goal
- D.
  5-10%
9.
Which of the following is NOT a method of pruning:
- A.
  Crown Cleaning
- B.
  Vista pruning
- C.
  Crown reduction
- D.
  Total removal of tree
10.
“Lions tailing” causes problems for trees because:
- A.
  Lions tailing is good
- B.
  It can allow sun scalding
- C.
  It can cause too much limb sway and breakage
- D.
  It can allow sun scalding and cause too much limb sway and breakage
11.
Crown raising a tree makes the______.
- A.
  Lowest limb lower
- B.
  Lowest limb higher
- C.
  Highest limb lower
- D.
  Highest limb higher
12.
Utility pruning should be done by qualified workers because ______.
- A.
  It always requires bucket trucks
- B.
  It does not require qualified workers
- C.
  It requires that a worker come into close proximity with electricity
- D.
  It is not dangerous and can be done by homeowners
13.
When considering pruning palms,
- A.
  Prune when fronds or flower structures pose a safety threat.
- B.
  Don’t prune new fronds
- C.
  Avoid pruning fronds above the horizontal.
- D.
  All of the above.
14.
Espalier pruning usually
- A.
  Involves pruning trees in one “plane”.
- B.
  Never involves a support like a fence or a wall.
- C.
  Often times involves a fence, wall, or other means of support.
- D.
  Involves pruning trees in one “plane” and a fence, wall, or other means of support.
15.
Pollarding trees means?
- A.
  Topping them.
- B.
  Creating a pollard head or knuckle at an internode.
- C.
  Excessive thinning of the interior limbs.
- D.
  Crown raising them excessively.
16.
16. Pruning tools should be...
- A.
  Sharp to avoid tearing.
- B.
  Dull to minimize operator danger.
- C.
  Rusty to add iron into the plant.
- D.
  In poor working condition.
17.
17. Pruning trees at the wrong time of year can be harmful if...
- A.
  Done correctly.
- B.
  They have thorns.
- C.
  If done when there are diseases that can more easily infect them like oak wilt.
- D.
  It is never harmful to prune trees.
18.
18. Some examples of tree growth regulators (TGR’s) goals are:
- A.
  Anti-gibberellins
- B.
  Anti-flowering
- C.
  Anti-water sprout
- D.
  All of the above
19.
Which of the following is a true statement about pruning?
- A.
  The more limbs that you remove, the happier the customer.
- B.
  Trees should be pruned every year.
- C.
  Larger diameter cuts are less desirable than smaller diameter cuts due to decay potential.
- D.
  Trees never need pruning.
20.
When making a final cut at the trunk,
- A.
  Make the final cut flush with the trunk
- B.
  Make the final cut deep within the branch collar
- C.
  Make the final cut leaving a 4” stub
- D.
  Make the final cut just outside the branch bark collar

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