Ch 6. Tree Selection Flashcards
(15 cards)
acclimation
physiological adaptation process of plants and other living organisms to a climate or environment different from their prior growing conditions
adaptability
genetic ability of plants and other living organisms to adjust or acclimate to different environments
exfoliating
peeling off of bark in shreds or layers
fastigiate
having an upright growth habit, with upward sloping branches
functional goals
in landscape design, the set of goals pertaining to the future needs and practical purpose of the site
habit
characteristic form or manner of growth (growth habit)
hardiness
genetically determined ability of a plant to survive winter growing conditions; often referring specifically to low temperatures
introduced species
organisms not native or endemic toa region; typically introduced by human activity in the modern era
invasive species
an alien species whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health
microclimate
the climate of a small or restricted area
native species
plants endemic (indigenous) to a region within the modern era; naturally occurring and not introduced by humans
naturalized species
nonnative species that has become established in a region and propagates without human assistance
pest resistance
(1) in plants, the ability to resist pest infestation or infection (2) in pests, the genetically acquired ability of an organism to survive a pesticide application at doses that once killed most individuals of the same species
site analysis
(1) consideration or evaluation of the conditions, restrictions, and environment of a planting site. (2) consideration or evaluation of a construction or development site requiring a tree conservation or preservation plan. (3) consideration during a tree risk assessment.
susceptibility
potential for infection and/or injury from exposure to a biotic or an abiotic factor
