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Question No. 1
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What is the distinguishing characteristic of shrubs compared to trees?
A.
Multiple stems arising from the base
B.
Height above 10 meters
C.
Single dominant stem
D.
Absence of woody tissue
Question No. 2
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Which flowering shrub is known as the 'Golden Shower tree'?
A.
Forsythia
B.
Hibiscus syriacus
C.
Cassia fistula
D.
Weigela florida
Question No. 3
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When should spring-flowering shrubs like lilacs and forsythia be pruned?
A.
In late winter before growth
B.
During mid-summer
C.
Shortly after flowering in spring
D.
In late fall after leaves drop
Question No. 4
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What is the ideal soil pH range for most flowering shrubs?
A.
6.5 to 7.5
B.
5.0 to 5.5
C.
4.0 to 5.0
D.
8.0 to 9.0
Question No. 5
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Hydrangea macrophylla
flowers can change color based on:
A.
Air temperature
B.
Pruning technique
C.
Amount of sunlight
D.
Soil pH
Question No. 6
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Which propagation method is most commonly used for commercial production of hydrangeas?
A.
Root division
B.
Seed propagation
C.
Softwood cuttings
D.
Grafting
Question No. 7
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What concentration of IBA (Indole-3-butyric acid) is recommended for rooting
Hydrangea macrophylla
cuttings?
A.
500 ppm
B.
1000 ppm
C.
5000 ppm
D.
100 ppm
Question No. 8
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Which shrub produces vibrant canary-yellow flowers in early to mid-spring before leaves emerge?
A.
Azalea
B.
Gardenia
C.
Abelia
D.
Forsythia
Question No. 9
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Azaleas prefer which type of soil?
A.
Acidic soil (pH 4.5-6.0)
B.
Neutral soil (pH 7)
C.
Alkaline soil (pH 8-9)
D.
Highly alkaline soil (pH 9-10)
Question No. 10
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Which flowering shrub is characterized by fragrant, tubular flower clusters in late spring that attract butterflies and hummingbirds?
A.
Flowering Quince
B.
Japanese Kerria
C.
Lilac
D.
Bluebeard
Question No. 11
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What is the primary benefit of
leaf cuttings
as a propagation method?
A.
Much faster and more reliable than seed propagation
B.
Produces stronger root systems
C.
Requires less humidity
D.
Works only for woody plants
Question No. 12
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When summer-flowering shrubs like roses and panicle hydrangeas bloom on new growth, when should they be pruned?
A.
Early fall before frost
B.
Mid-summer during blooming
C.
Late winter or early spring while dormant
D.
Immediately after flowering
Question No. 13
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Which flowering shrub produces bright yellow pom-pom-like blooms and has bright green stems in winter?
A.
Butterfly Bush
B.
Forsythia
C.
Japanese Kerria
D.
Weigela
Question No. 14
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What is the USDA hardiness zone range for azaleas?
A.
Zones 6 to 11
B.
Zones 4 to 10
C.
Zones 8 to 12
D.
Zones 2 to 6
Question No. 15
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Which characteristic makes
Bougainvillea spectabilis
suitable for roadside planting?
A.
Sensitive to pollution
B.
Only grows in shade
C.
Pollution-tolerant and evergreen
D.
Requires high maintenance
Question No. 16
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What is the approximate germination time for
Hydrangea macrophylla
seeds sown in milled sphagnum moss?
A.
2-3 weeks
B.
8-10 weeks
C.
1 week
D.
4-6 weeks
Question No. 17
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Which flowering shrub is known for its fragrant white blooms and dark green foliage, often grown as an indoor plant?
A.
Rose
B.
Hydrangea
C.
Abelia
D.
Gardenia
Question No. 18
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What blooming season is characteristic of
Flowering Quince
(Chaenomeles speciosa)?
A.
Late fall
B.
Early to mid-spring
C.
Late summer
D.
Mid-summer
Question No. 19
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Which pruning group includes deciduous shrubs that respond to hard pruning after flowering, like
Prunus triloba
?
A.
Pruning Group 5
B.
Pruning Group 1
C.
Pruning Group 2
D.
Pruning Group 3
Question No. 20
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What percentage of ageing stems should be cut back annually for shrubs in Pruning Group 2 like Forsythia and Weigela?
A.
Up to 20%
B.
Up to 50%
C.
Up to 30%
D.
Up to 10%
Question No. 21
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Which of the following is
NOT
a benefit of flowering shrubs?
A.
Air purification and carbon sequestration
B.
Providing privacy in gardens
C.
Attracting pollinators
D.
Increasing soil salinity
Question No. 22
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The
Butterfly Bush
(Buddleja spp.) is named for its ability to:
A.
Mimic butterfly wings
B.
Repel butterflies
C.
Attract butterflies with fragrant flowers
D.
Provide shelter for caterpillars
Question No. 23
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What bloom time is characteristic of
Abelia grandiflora
?
A.
Early spring
B.
Mid-winter
C.
Late spring
D.
Late summer through early fall
Question No. 24
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Which rooting hormone concentration is recommended for
Hydrangea quercifolia
softwood cuttings?
A.
1000 ppm IBA
B.
2500 ppm IBA
C.
5000 ppm IBA
D.
500 ppm IBA
Question No. 25
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What is the typical mature height range for Forsythia shrubs?
A.
1 to 20 feet
B.
6 inches to 2 feet
C.
30 to 40 feet
D.
20 to 30 feet
Question No. 26
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Which flowering shrub shows color changes during flowering, with yellow-orange stripes becoming red-brown?
A.
Weigela middendorffiana
B.
Hydrangea
C.
Azalea
D.
Forsythia
Question No. 27
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What type of pollination is characteristic of
Weigela middendorffiana
?
A.
Water pollination
B.
Xenogamy with physiological self-incompatibility
C.
Wind pollination
D.
Self-pollination
Question No. 28
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Which of the following shrubs is described as
drought-tolerant
and produces blue to violet-blue flowers in late summer?
A.
Bluebeard (Caryopteris)
B.
Gardenia
C.
Hydrangea
D.
Lilac
Question No. 29
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What is the recommended planting medium for hydrangea cuttings?
A.
Gravel mix
B.
Sand-peat medium or loamy soil mixture
C.
Pure clay soil
D.
Pure sand only
Question No. 30
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Which flowering shrub variety is noted for the Carol Mackie cultivar with pale pink flowers and red fruits?
A.
Rose
B.
Daphne
C.
Azalea
D.
Lilac
Question No. 31
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At what temperature should
bottom heat
be provided for leaf cuttings during propagation?
A.
50°F
B.
60°F
C.
75°F
D.
90°F
Question No. 32
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Which method can be used to propagate big-leaf hydrangea by bending a branch into the ground?
A.
Budding
B.
Grafting
C.
Division
D.
Layering
Question No. 33
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What is the most represented life form among native trees and shrubs in Egyptian flora?
A.
Hemicryptophytes
B.
Therophytes
C.
Geophytes
D.
Phanerophytes
Question No. 34
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How long after rooting should leaf cuttings typically show new plantlet formation?
A.
1 week
B.
4-5 weeks
C.
6-8 weeks
D.
2-3 weeks
Question No. 35
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Which months have the maximum flowering plants among wild trees and shrubs?
A.
March and April
B.
July and August
C.
January and February
D.
October and November
Question No. 36
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What color range do rose flowers typically display?
A.
Various colors including red, pink, yellow, and white
B.
Only red
C.
Only pink and white
D.
Only yellow
Question No. 37
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Which flowering shrub has large, showy flower heads that can be mophead, lacecap, or panicle varieties?
A.
Forsythia
B.
Lilac
C.
Hydrangea
D.
Azalea
Question No. 38
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What exposure condition do
Gardenias
prefer?
A.
Full sun only
B.
Partial shade
C.
Deep shade
D.
No specific requirement
Question No. 39
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Which of the following is a characteristic of shrubs compared to herbaceous plants?
A.
Die back to ground each year
B.
Persistent woody stems above ground
C.
Annual growth cycle
D.
No woody tissue
Question No. 40
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What is the typical bloom time for
Lilacs
?
A.
Mid-summer
B.
Late spring to early summer
C.
Early spring
D.
Late fall
Question No. 41
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According to studies, what was the average flowering duration of lilac species in Ufa during 2011-2017?
A.
7-15 days
B.
20-25 days
C.
30-40 days
D.
3-5 days
Question No. 42
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Which pruning technique involves removing flowered growth to strong young shoots lower down?
A.
Shearing
B.
Thinning cuts
C.
Renewal pruning
D.
Heading cuts
Question No. 43
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What is the USDA hardiness zone range for
Flowering Quince
?
A.
Zones 5 to 9
B.
Zones 9 to 12
C.
Zones 7 to 11
D.
Zones 2 to 5
Question No. 44
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Which type of plants attract more butterfly visitation according to research?
A.
Native plants
B.
Alien plants with yellow flowers
C.
Only trees
D.
Only shrubs
Question No. 45
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What is the typical mature size of
Bluebeard
(Caryopteris) shrubs?
A.
6 to 8 feet tall
B.
2 to 4 feet tall and wide
C.
10 to 12 feet tall
D.
1 to 2 feet tall
Question No. 46
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Which flowering shrub produces tubular flowers in various shades and attracts hummingbirds?
A.
Weigela
B.
Bluebeard
C.
Japanese Kerria
D.
Forsythia
Question No. 47
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What percentage of ornamental shrubs in botanical collections are typically beautifully flowering shrubs?
A.
More than 60%
B.
Around 32%
C.
Less than 30%
D.
Approximately 50%
Question No. 48
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Which factor does
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influence butterfly preferences for flowering plants?
A.
Nectar composition
B.
Root depth
C.
Flower color
D.
Corolla tube length
Question No. 49
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What is the recommended action after pruning flowering shrubs?
A.
Leave exposed to air
B.
Apply pesticide
C.
Mulch and feed
D.
Water immediately only
Question No. 50
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Which of the following problems should be monitored when pruning flowering shrubs?
A.
Faster growth
B.
Bacterial canker and coral spot
C.
Increased flowering
D.
Better leaf color
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