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How to Identify and Classify Crabapples
Contributed by: Woolley
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic that defines a crabapple?
A) Specific leaf shape
B) Thorn-like branches
C) Fruit diameter of 2 inches or less
D) Edible fruit regardless of size
  • 2. Which fruit feature is MOST important for identifying crabapple cultivars?
A) Branch angle
B) Bark texture
C) Color and size
D) Leaf shape
  • 3. A 'persistent' fruit on a crabapple refers to what?
A) Fruit that is resistant to pests
B) Fruit remaining on the tree through winter
C) Fruit that is very hard
D) Fruit ripening early in the season
  • 4. What leaf characteristic can help differentiate crabapple varieties?
A) Leaf thickness
B) Leaf size
C) Presence or absence of pubescence (hairs)
D) Leaf weight
  • 5. Which disease is commonly found on crabapple trees?
A) Dutch elm disease
B) Apple scab
C) Rose black spot
D) Powdery mildew on oaks
  • 6. Why is disease resistance important when selecting crabapple cultivars?
A) To improve the taste of the fruit
B) To increase fruit production
C) To make the tree grow faster
D) To minimize the need for chemical treatments
  • 7. What type of flower arrangement is most common in crabapples?
A) Tripled
B) Single
C) Quadruple
D) Double
  • 8. What flower color is commonly seen in crabapple blossoms?
A) Pink
B) Orange
C) Blue
D) Purple
  • 9. What fruit characteristic affects the aesthetic appeal in winter?
A) Fruit size
B) Fruit texture
C) Fruit color
D) Fruit firmness
  • 10. Which form is NOT typically observed in crabapple trees?
A) Vase-shaped
B) Columnar
C) Weeping
D) Rounded
  • 11. What is a significant consideration when using crabapples for wildlife?
A) Leaf color
B) Flower fragrance
C) Fruit persistence
D) Branch density
  • 12. What is the significance of the calyx end of the fruit?
A) It determines the fruit's sweetness
B) It helps in identifying specific cultivars
C) It has no significance
D) It indicates the level of disease resistance
  • 13. Which factor affects the flavor of crabapples?
A) Tree size
B) Bark thickness
C) Cultivar
D) Leaf shape
  • 14. What does the term 'scab resistant' mean for a crabapple tree?
A) The fruit will be larger than normal.
B) The tree is less likely to be affected by apple scab disease.
C) The tree requires no pruning.
D) The tree is immune to all diseases.
  • 15. What time of year is best to evaluate fruit color for identification?
A) Winter
B) Spring
C) Summer
D) Fall
  • 16. Which environmental factor can affect fruit set in crabapples?
A) Pruning method
B) Soil pH
C) Fertilizer type
D) Pollination
  • 17. Why are crabapples often grafted?
A) To make the fruit larger
B) To make the tree more cold hardy
C) To change the flower color
D) To propagate desirable traits
  • 18. What is a key difference between crabapples and standard apple trees?
A) Fruit size
B) Root structure
C) Bark texture
D) Leaf shape
  • 19. Which of the following is NOT a use for crabapples?
A) Lumber production
B) Ornamental planting
C) Jelly making
D) Wildlife food source
  • 20. What part of the crabapple flower develops into the fruit?
A) Ovary
B) Petal
C) Sepal
D) Stamen
  • 21. How does sun exposure impact crabapple fruit color?
A) Sun exposure has no effect on color
B) It makes the fruit sweeter
C) More sun intensifies the color
D) More sun lightens the color
  • 22. What tool is best for accurately measuring crabapple fruit diameter?
A) Tape measure
B) Ruler
C) Eyeballing
D) Caliper
  • 23. What characteristic of the bark is LEAST helpful for identification?
A) Furrow depth
B) Peeling pattern
C) Presence of lenticels
D) Color when the tree is young
  • 24. What is the term for the opening on the fruit where the stem was attached?
A) Calyx end
B) Fruit apex
C) Core
D) Stem end
  • 25. Why is knowing the parentage of a crabapple cultivar useful?
A) It affects its growth rate.
B) It can help predict its characteristics.
C) It determines its price.
D) It guarantees disease resistance.
  • 26. Which factor is LEAST important for crabapple flower identification?
A) Petal thickness
B) Flower fragrance
C) Petal number
D) Flower color
  • 27. What does 'alternate' leaf arrangement mean on a crabapple branch?
A) Leaves are arranged in pairs opposite each other.
B) Leaves are arranged singly at different points along the stem.
C) Leaves are clustered at the end of the branch.
D) Leaves are arranged in whorls.
  • 28. What is the typical pH range that crabapples prefer?
A) 6.0-7.0
B) 4.0-5.0
C) 7.5-8.5
D) 8.5-9.5
  • 29. What is the primary purpose of pruning crabapple trees?
A) To change the flower color.
B) To prevent disease.
C) To increase fruit size.
D) To improve air circulation and light penetration.
  • 30. Which characteristic is most helpful in identifying a crabapple seedling?
A) Leaf characteristics
B) Fruit size
C) Bark texture
D) Flower color
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