Texas FFA Nursery Landscape Practice Exam

A creeping or prostrate coniferous evergreen is characterized by its low-growing, spreading habit and needle-like foliage, which allows it to maintain green color year-round. Juniperus horizontalis, commonly known as creeping juniper, perfectly fits this description as it grows close to the ground and can spread along the surface, making it an excellent option for ground cover in landscapes. The other choices do not fit the criteria of being coniferous evergreens. Abelia grandiflora is a deciduous shrub that produces flowers and is not a conifer. Prunus caroliniana, commonly known as Carolina cherry laurel, is also a deciduous tree or shrub and doesn’t exhibit the typical characteristics of a creeping conifer. Lobularia maritima, known as sweet alyssum, is an herbaceous annual flower and, again, does not belong to the conifer group. Therefore, the choice of Juniperus horizontalis is well-founded as it is indeed a creeping coniferous evergreen.