Penn State Master Gardener Practice Exam
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Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What are the four categories of 1. Trees
woody ornamentals? 2. Shrubs
3. Vines
4. Ground covers
What should you consider when 1. Size and shape of tree or shrub when it
choosing a tree or shrub for a is mature
landscape? 2. Susceptibility to disease
3. Fruits that are large, messy, smelly
PA USDA hardness Zones range 5a to 7b
from...
What type of tree should be Deciduous
planted
on the south side of a house to
shade in summer and provide
warmth and light through winter?
What is the definition of a A conifer is a cone bearing plant
coniferous
tree?
, What is a semi-dwarf tree? A tree in which root stock is used in the
grafting
process which enables the tree to reach
between
10 and 16 feet
T or F: Most trees have a True
symbiotic
relationship with mycorrhizal
fungal.
Beech, Oak, and Pine trees will Mycorrhizal obligated
not
reach maturity with the absence of
certain fungi. These trees are
______________________.
When planting a bare root tree, There should be firm soil at the bottom of
how the
should the hole be prepared? planting hole.
What does B&B stand for in Balled-and-Burlapped trees
reference to trees?
When prepping a hole for a B&B The hole should be 1 to 2 feet wider than
tree, how wide should the hole be? the root
ball.
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
What are the four categories of 1. Trees
woody ornamentals? 2. Shrubs
3. Vines
4. Ground covers
What should you consider when 1. Size and shape of tree or shrub when it
choosing a tree or shrub for a is mature
landscape? 2. Susceptibility to disease
3. Fruits that are large, messy, smelly
PA USDA hardness Zones range 5a to 7b
from...
What type of tree should be Deciduous
planted
on the south side of a house to
shade in summer and provide
warmth and light through winter?
What is the definition of a A conifer is a cone bearing plant
coniferous
tree?
, What is a semi-dwarf tree? A tree in which root stock is used in the
grafting
process which enables the tree to reach
between
10 and 16 feet
T or F: Most trees have a True
symbiotic
relationship with mycorrhizal
fungal.
Beech, Oak, and Pine trees will Mycorrhizal obligated
not
reach maturity with the absence of
certain fungi. These trees are
______________________.
When planting a bare root tree, There should be firm soil at the bottom of
how the
should the hole be prepared? planting hole.
What does B&B stand for in Balled-and-Burlapped trees
reference to trees?
When prepping a hole for a B&B The hole should be 1 to 2 feet wider than
tree, how wide should the hole be? the root
ball.
