How to Identify and Classify Elm Trees
  • 1. What is the typical leaf arrangement of elm trees?
A) Opposite
B) Subopposite
C) Alternate
D) Whorled
  • 2. Elm leaves are often described as having what shape?
A) Linear
B) Lanceolate
C) Ovate
D) Cordate
  • 3. What type of leaf margin is most common on elm leaves?
A) Serrate
B) Entire
C) Crenate
D) Lobed
  • 4. What key feature helps identify elm leaves?
A) Glabrous surface
B) Asymmetrical leaf base
C) Parallel venation
D) Symmetrical leaf base
  • 5. Dutch elm disease is caused by a:
A) Fungus
B) Insect
C) Bacteria
D) Virus
  • 6. Which elm species is known for its vase-shaped form?
A) American Elm
B) Siberian Elm
C) Winged Elm
D) Red Elm
  • 7. What is a distinguishing characteristic of Winged Elm?
A) Corky wings on twigs
B) Large thorns
C) Smooth bark
D) Reddish leaves in fall
  • 8. The bark of mature American elms is typically:
A) Deeply furrowed
B) Smooth
C) Peeling
D) Papery
  • 9. What type of fruit does an elm tree produce?
A) Drupe
B) Acorn
C) Samara
D) Berry
  • 10. Which elm is most tolerant of poor soil conditions?
A) Siberian Elm
B) English Elm
C) American Elm
D) Red Elm
  • 11. What does 'deciduous' mean in relation to trees?
A) Has needle-like leaves
B) Retains leaves year-round
C) Sheds leaves annually
D) Grows very slowly
  • 12. The shape of an elm's crown is also called its:
A) Bark texture
B) Root system
C) Habit
D) Leaf arrangement
  • 13. What is the primary method of elm seed dispersal?
A) Gravity
B) Wind
C) Water
D) Animals
  • 14. Red Elm is also known as:
A) Cedar Elm
B) Rock Elm
C) Water Elm
D) Slippery Elm
  • 15. What is a common use for Slippery Elm?
A) Construction lumber
B) Medicinal purposes
C) Firewood
D) Paper production
  • 16. Which elm species has the hardest wood?
A) American Elm
B) Rock Elm
C) Siberian Elm
D) Red Elm
  • 17. Cedar Elm is native to:
A) Pacific Northwest
B) Southern United States
C) Europe
D) Northeastern United States
  • 18. The flowers of elm trees are typically:
A) Large and showy
B) Inconspicuous
C) Fragrant
D) Brightly colored
  • 19. Elm trees are often found growing in what type of areas?
A) High mountains
B) Deserts
C) Swamps
D) Floodplains
  • 20. What is a defining characteristic of English Elm?
A) Rounded shape
B) Weeping branches
C) Columnar shape
D) Spreading branches
  • 21. What is the term for the study of trees?
A) Ecology
B) Zoology
C) Dendrology
D) Botany
  • 22. How can you differentiate between Siberian elm and American elm by looking at the leaves?
A) Siberian elm leaves are hairy.
B) Siberian elm leaves are smaller.
C) American elm leaves are rounder.
D) American elm leaves are always perfectly symmetrical.
  • 23. What impact did Dutch Elm Disease have on the American Elm population?
A) Caused a significant decline
B) Improved the population
C) Had no impact
D) Made them more resistant to other diseases
  • 24. What is the primary vector for Dutch Elm Disease?
A) Aphids
B) Elm bark beetles
C) Caterpillars
D) Wind
  • 25. Which of the following is NOT a species of elm?
A) Maple Elm
B) Cedar Elm
C) Winged Elm
D) Rock Elm
  • 26. What is a 'cultivar' in the context of trees?
A) A wild type
B) A type of disease
C) A cultivated variety
D) A type of fertilizer
  • 27. What is the significance of interveinal areas on elm leaves?
A) Leaf stems
B) Root systems
C) Leaf margins
D) Areas between veins
  • 28. Why is knowing about the native range important for identifying elm trees?
A) It is not important
B) Helps narrow down possibilities
C) Determines susceptibility to disease
D) Determines the size of the tree
  • 29. What can be inferred from the presence of buttress roots at the base of an elm tree?
A) Recent storm damage
B) Potentially wet growing conditions
C) Extremely fertile soil
D) Dry growing conditions
  • 30. If you see a tag identifying an elm as 'disease-resistant', what does it mean?
A) Will grow extremely quickly
B) Completely immune to all diseases
C) Less susceptible to certain diseases
D) Will never require pruning
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