Tree Care

Planting Passion

100

The term for the flared base of a tree trunk that should stay above the soil. 

Root Flare

200

The best time to plant a tree in most climates. 

Late fall to early spring 

300

Comparing this around the base of a tree can suffocate the roots 

Soil 

400

Before planting, this must be checked to avoid hitting utilities. 

Call 811 

500

The Name of the technique where you score or loosen a tree’s roots to prevent circling or overlapping. 

Root pruning 

Tree Anatomy

100

Outer layer of a tree that protects it like a suit of armor.

Bark

200

Part of a tree that transports water and nutrients for the roots to the leaves

Xylem 

300

The term for the thin, Green layer under the bark where growth happens. 

Cambium 

400

Tiny pores on leaves that let trees breathe and release water vapor. 

Stomata 

500

The name of the center Al cupportive core of a trees trunk, often darker in color. 

Heartwood

Pests and Diseases

100

Tiny Sap-sucking insects leaves a stick mess called honeydew on your trees leaves

Aphid. 

200

Fungal disease causes powdery white spots on leaves, making your tree look less than happy. 

Powdery mildew 

300

This insect, Known for its emerald color, is deadly to Ash trees. 

Emerald Ash borer

400

This stabbing and sucking insects was first discovered in South Carolina in 2017 and targets Crepe Myrtle trees. 

Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale

500

This beetle harvest fungus from in the tree that clogs the vascular system and will kill a tree. Named after the “nectar of the gods”

Ambrosia Beetles 

Tree Identification

100

This common leaf shape has three main lobes and is the national symbol of Canada.

Maple leaf - sugar maple (Acer sacchharum) 

200

These needle-bearing trees keep the foliage year-round.

Conifers, or evergreens 

300

This tree produces acorn and is known for its strong hardwood. 

Oak tree (quercus) 

400

This tree is unique because of the fan sapped leaf. 

Ginko (Ginkgo biloba)

500

This is the tallest growing type of tree in the world. 

Coastal redwoods (sequoia sempervirens)

Soil and Roots

100

What essential Nutrient, found in fertilizers, promotes leafy growth and makes trees pop with green 

Nitrogen

200

This term describes the process of soil being worn away, often exposing tree roots. 

Erosion 

300

Trees often form a symbiotic relationship with these fungi to improve nutrient uptake

Mycorrhizae

400

A soil Test can help determine this measure of acidity or alkalinity. 

 PH

500

Trees with circling roots from being container-grown may suffer from this long term structural problem. 

Self Girdling Roots