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How to Identify and Classify Jacaranda Trees
Contributed by: Crossley
  • 1. What is the most distinctive feature of a Jacaranda tree that aids in identification?
A) Lavender-blue flowers
B) Orange berries
C) Grey bark
D) Rounded leaves
  • 2. What type of leaf arrangement do Jacaranda trees typically have?
A) Alternate, simple
B) Alternate, pinnately compound
C) Whorled, palmately compound
D) Opposite, bipinnately compound
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a Jacaranda tree's canopy?
A) Pyramidal
B) Rounded
C) Weeping
D) Vase-shaped
  • 4. During which season do Jacaranda trees typically bloom?
A) Autumn
B) Winter
C) Mid-summer
D) Late spring/early summer
  • 5. What type of fruit does a Jacaranda tree produce?
A) Fleshy berry
B) Acorn
C) Woody capsule
D) Drupe
  • 6. What is the scientific name for the most common Jacaranda species?
A) Jacaranda coerulea
B) Jacaranda grandiflora
C) Jacaranda alba
D) Jacaranda mimosifolia
  • 7. What is the general height range for a mature Jacaranda tree?
A) 25-50 feet
B) 100-150 feet
C) 75-100 feet
D) 5-10 feet
  • 8. What is the typical color of the bark on a mature Jacaranda tree?
A) Black
B) Reddish-brown
C) Grayish-brown
D) Bright green
  • 9. Jacaranda trees are native to which continent?
A) North America
B) South America
C) Asia
D) Africa
  • 10. What is the texture of Jacaranda leaves?
A) Waxy
B) Spiky
C) Fern-like
D) Leathery
  • 11. Which of these is NOT a characteristic used to classify Jacaranda trees?
A) Flower color
B) Fruit type
C) Root depth
D) Leaf shape
  • 12. How are the seed pods of the Jacaranda tree described?
A) Small and spiky
B) Round and flattened
C) Long and cylindrical
D) Large and fleshy
  • 13. What climate is best suited for Jacaranda trees to thrive?
A) Arctic
B) Warm and temperate
C) Tropical and humid
D) Cold and arid
  • 14. Which part of the Jacaranda tree is considered messy due to shedding?
A) Roots
B) Flowers and leaves
C) Branches
D) Bark
  • 15. What is a common use for Jacaranda wood?
A) Paper production
B) Construction beams
C) Fuel wood
D) Furniture making
  • 16. What is the significance of the flower color in Jacaranda taxonomy?
A) Distinguishes between species
B) Reflects soil pH
C) Attracts specific pollinators
D) Indicates tree age
  • 17. How many leaflets are typically present on a single compound leaf of a Jacaranda?
A) 7-9
B) Numerous (dozens)
C) 10-12
D) 3-5
  • 18. Are Jacaranda trees typically evergreen or deciduous?
A) Always deciduous
B) Evergreen
C) Coniferous
D) Deciduous to semi-deciduous
  • 19. What type of soil do Jacaranda trees prefer?
A) Sandy soil
B) Well-drained soil
C) Clay soil
D) Waterlogged soil
  • 20. How does the Jacaranda tree propagate?
A) Seeds and cuttings
B) Spores
C) Rhizomes
D) Budding
  • 21. Which continent has seen widespread cultivation of Jacaranda trees as ornamentals?
A) Australia
B) Antarctica
C) Africa
D) Europe
  • 22. What is a potential problem when planting Jacaranda trees near sidewalks?
A) Surface roots can damage pavement
B) The trees attract pests
C) The leaves are poisonous
D) The shade is too dense
  • 23. What family does the Jacaranda tree belong to?
A) Asteraceae
B) Fabaceae
C) Bignoniaceae
D) Rosaceae
  • 24. What is the best time of year to prune a Jacaranda tree?
A) Autumn
B) Late winter/early spring
C) Mid-summer
D) During flowering
  • 25. What is a common pest that affects Jacaranda trees?
A) Termites
B) Snails
C) Beetles
D) Aphids
  • 26. What is the shape of individual Jacaranda flowers?
A) Star-shaped
B) Trumpet-shaped
C) Daisy-like
D) Bell-shaped
  • 27. How do young Jacaranda trees differ from mature ones in terms of bark?
A) Thicker bark
B) Darker bark
C) Smoother bark
D) Lighter bark
  • 28. Which of these characteristics is LEAST helpful in identifying a Jacaranda tree?
A) Leaf structure
B) Seed pod shape
C) Presence of birds nests
D) Flower color
  • 29. What is one way that Jacaranda trees contribute to the ecosystem?
A) Produce edible fruits
B) Provide shade
C) Fix nitrogen in the soil
D) Repel insects
  • 30. If you were unsure of a tree being a Jacaranda, which feature would you examine most closely?
A) The tree trunk
B) The compound leaves
C) The root system
D) The surrounding soil
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