Identifying Unique Characteristics of Evergreen Shrubs

1. What plant has very flat leaves that look like they've been squashed in a book?

Begonia

Hosta

Arbor Vitae

Eucalyptus

Arbor Vitae is known for its very flat leaves that resemble they have been squashed in a book, making it easy to identify. Hosta, Eucalyptus, and Begonia do not have the same flattened leaf appearance as Arbor Vitae.

Explanation

Arbor Vitae is known for its very flat leaves that resemble they have been squashed in a book, making it easy to identify. Hosta, Eucalyptus, and Begonia do not have the same flattened leaf appearance as Arbor Vitae.

2. Which plant has a square, blue stem?

Hyacinth

Blueberry Bush

Lavender

Blue Holly

Blue Holly is known for its unique square stems and blue-green foliage. Lavender, Blueberry Bush, and Hyacinth do not have square stems or are typically associated with being blue in color.

Explanation

Blue Holly is known for its unique square stems and blue-green foliage. Lavender, Blueberry Bush, and Hyacinth do not have square stems or are typically associated with being blue in color.

3. Which plant has awl-shaped scales, leaves that wrap all the way around, and looks much smoother than creeping?

Italian Cypress

Chinese Juniper

American Arborvitae

Eastern Red Cedar

Chinese Juniper is known for its unique characteristics of awl-shaped scales and smooth appearance, making it distinguishable from other similar plants like American Arborvitae, Eastern Red Cedar, and Italian Cypress.

Explanation

Chinese Juniper is known for its unique characteristics of awl-shaped scales and smooth appearance, making it distinguishable from other similar plants like American Arborvitae, Eastern Red Cedar, and Italian Cypress.

4. What plant has an opposite bisected leaf?

Fern

Common boxwood

Maple tree

Sunflower

The correct answer is 'Common boxwood' because it is a plant known for having opposite bisected leaves, where the leaf is divided into two equal parts along the midrib.

Explanation

The correct answer is 'Common boxwood' because it is a plant known for having opposite bisected leaves, where the leaf is divided into two equal parts along the midrib.

5. Which plant has 3 points at the top of the leaf and black dots at nodes?

Holly

Poinsettia

Inkberry

Forsythia

Inkberry is a type of holly plant that is characterized by its unique leaf features of 3 points at the top and black dots at nodes. Holly, Poinsettia, and Forsythia do not exhibit these specific characteristics.

Explanation

Inkberry is a type of holly plant that is characterized by its unique leaf features of 3 points at the top and black dots at nodes. Holly, Poinsettia, and Forsythia do not exhibit these specific characteristics.

6. What plant is described as having waxy leather leaves and fuzzy bunny ears in the terminal?

Velvet elephant ear

Leatherleaf viburnum

Fuzzy fern

Silky cactus

The description of waxy leather leaves and fuzzy bunny ears in the terminal matches the characteristics of Leatherleaf viburnum, making it the correct answer.

Explanation

The description of waxy leather leaves and fuzzy bunny ears in the terminal matches the characteristics of Leatherleaf viburnum, making it the correct answer.

7. What type of pine tree is described as having 2 needles to a bundle and no twist?

Red pine

White pine

Mugo pine

Scots pine

The Mugo pine is characterized by having needles that grow in bundles of two with no twist. While Red pine, White pine, and Scots pine are all types of pine trees, they do not match the specific description provided in the question.

Explanation

The Mugo pine is characterized by having needles that grow in bundles of two with no twist. While Red pine, White pine, and Scots pine are all types of pine trees, they do not match the specific description provided in the question.

8. Which plant has the following characteristics: opposite; bluish tint to leaves; blue berries; inner bark yellow or orange?

Poison Ivy

Blueberry Bush

Oregon Holly-grape

Juniper Tree

Oregon Holly-grape fits all the given characteristics - opposite leaves with bluish tint, blue berries, and yellow or orange inner bark.

Explanation

Oregon Holly-grape fits all the given characteristics - opposite leaves with bluish tint, blue berries, and yellow or orange inner bark.

9. What plant looks like a miniature southern magnolia with whorled leaves and dusty 'roads' bud?

Camellia

Rhododendron

Gardenia

Azalea

Rhododendrons are known for their whorled leaves and unique buds that resemble dusty 'roads'. While Camellias, Azaleas, and Gardenias share some similarities with the description provided, Rhododendrons match all the characteristics mentioned in the question.

Explanation

Rhododendrons are known for their whorled leaves and unique buds that resemble dusty 'roads'. While Camellias, Azaleas, and Gardenias share some similarities with the description provided, Rhododendrons match all the characteristics mentioned in the question.

10. What plant has very serrated leaves and sharp opposite buds?

Maple tree

Succulent plant

Ivy plant

Spreading euonymous

The correct answer is 'Spreading euonymous' as it is known for its very serrated leaves and sharp opposite buds. Ivy plants have smooth leaves, maple trees have lobed leaves, and succulent plants have fleshy leaves.

Explanation

The correct answer is 'Spreading euonymous' as it is known for its very serrated leaves and sharp opposite buds. Ivy plants have smooth leaves, maple trees have lobed leaves, and succulent plants have fleshy leaves.

11. Which plant has very flat leaves and no stripe?

Maple

Cactus

Fern

Yew

The correct answer is Yew which is known for having very flat leaves and no stripe. Maple, Fern, and Cactus do not match the description provided in the question.

Explanation

The correct answer is Yew which is known for having very flat leaves and no stripe. Maple, Fern, and Cactus do not match the description provided in the question.