Identification should include
- fruit trees
- deciduous trees
- coniferous trees and evergreens
- ornamentals
- trees vs. shrubs
- foliage vs. flowering
- determining where tree and shrub varieties would thrive based on the USDA Hardiness Zone
- plant identification using
- shrub
- tree
- vine
- perennial or annual
- plant type
- location
- flowers
- bark or stem structure and texture
- foliage type
- leaf attachment
- leaf shape, margins, and veining
- sap
- berries, fruit, or seed.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it important to understand a tree’s hardiness zone?
- What factors should be before selecting a tree or shrub for a playground? Below a power line? Next to a house?
- What are some techniques used to identify the species of a tree or woody plant?
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