Selection should include
- explaining how landscape plants are categorized
- listing plants suited for the following purposes, such as
- groundcover
- hedges
- screens
- foundation plantings
- specimens
- shade
- ornamental trees
- topiary
- espalier
- identifying qualities to consider in selecting trees for the landscape
- describing plant nomenclature and its importance, such as
- a description of the importance of plant taxonomy
- the differentiation between a variety and a cultivar
- a distinction among deciduous trees, broad-leaf evergreen trees, and needle-leaf evergreen trees
- describing how best to use flowers in the landscape.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How are plants categorized and classified?
- What are the types of plants used in landscapes?
- What are the differences between a variety and a cultivar?
- What are the steps for selecting plants for a design?