FREE Certified Horticulturist Plant Identification Questions and Answers
What is the common name for Quercus alba?
Quercus alba is the scientific name for White Oak, a majestic tree with lobed leaves. Other options belong to different oak species within the same genus.
Which of the following is a fast-growing tree with compound leaves and invasive potential in many regions?
Tree of Heaven is notorious for its invasive nature. It has large, compound leaves and rapid growth. Sugar Maple and Northern Red Oak are native species and not considered invasive.
Identify the plant known for its trifoliate leaves and seasonal color change.
Poison Ivy is identifiable by its trifoliate (three-leaf) structure. A common rhyme, “Leaves of three, let it be,” helps with identification. It also turns red or orange in the fall. Other options either have more leaves or different growth habits.
Which plant is characterized by its needle-like leaves and is commonly used in drought-tolerant landscaping?
Junipers have needle-like or scale-like leaves and are well-adapted to drought-prone areas. While Blue Spruce also has needle-like leaves, it is not primarily a drought-tolerant plant.
Which perennial plant is known for its heart-shaped leaves and striking purple flowers?
Violets are recognized by their heart-shaped leaves and purple flowers. Bleeding Heart also has striking flowers but its leaves are deeply lobed.