Texas FFA Nursery Landscape Practice Exam

Which of the following groups contains only evergreen plants?

1. American arborvitae, Camellia, Japanese Yew

2. Azalea, Ginkgo, Chinese Holly

3. Bald cypress, Purpleleaf plum, Pecan

4. Sweet gum, Crape myrtle, Sycamore

The correct answer is: American arborvitae, Camellia, Japanese Yew

The group that contains only evergreen plants is the one that includes American arborvitae, Camellia, and Japanese Yew. Evergreens are plants that retain their foliage throughout the year, rather than shedding their leaves seasonally like deciduous plants. American arborvitae is a coniferous tree that maintains its green foliage year-round, making it a popular choice for hedges and privacy screens. Camellia, while not a conifer, is an evergreen shrub known for its beautiful flowers and glossy green leaves that persist throughout the year. Japanese Yew is another evergreen plant that retains its foliage and is commonly used in landscaping for its adaptability and tolerance to pruning. In contrast, other options include plants that are deciduous, meaning they lose their leaves in the fall and are not evergreen. For instance, Azalea, Ginkgo, and Chinese Holly in the second option include a deciduous plant (Ginkgo) that loses its leaves in autumn. Similarly, the third option with Bald cypress and Purpleleaf plum contains deciduous or semi-deciduous plants, while the fourth option lists Sweet gum, Crape myrtle, and Sycamore, all of which are deciduous as well. Thus, the chosen group stands out as