Landscape Industry Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT)

Question 1

Which pruning cut removes a branch back to its point of origin at the trunk or a larger branch?

Heading cut Thinning cut Stub cut Crown reduction cut

Correct Answer:

Thinning cut

Question 2

The 'branch collar' is important to preserve during pruning because it:

Is the site of new bud formation Contains specialized tissue that seals the wound and prevents decay Anchors the branch to the root system Produces all the tree's stored food

Correct Answer:

Contains specialized tissue that seals the wound and prevents decay

Question 3

Tree topping is considered poor arboricultural practice primarily because it:

Costs too much to perform Creates large wounds, stimulates weak water sprouts, and accelerates decline Removes too few branches at once Makes trees grow too slowly

Correct Answer:

Creates large wounds, stimulates weak water sprouts, and accelerates decline

Question 4

What is the recommended planting depth for a balled-and-burlapped tree?

Root flare 6 inches below grade Root flare at or slightly above grade Center of root ball at grade Top of burlap at grade

Correct Answer:

Root flare at or slightly above grade

Question 5

Which symptom is most characteristic of oak wilt disease?

White powdery coating on leaves Rapid wilting and bronzing of leaves starting at leaf tips, moving inward Galls on branches and twigs Yellow mosaic pattern on foliage

Correct Answer:

Rapid wilting and bronzing of leaves starting at leaf tips, moving inward

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Prepare with the Landscape Industry Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) practice quiz. This question bank includes 86 questions covering tree, landscape, because, horticulture, and irrigation. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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