You Are a Landscape Architect Working on the Grounds of a Large

question 42

Multiple Choice

You are a landscape architect working on the grounds of a large estate.After you plant a dozen trees,the owner says,"There's been a mistake.The flowers on some of these willow trees look totally different! I specifically asked for Salix alba.You must have planted two different species." You refer to your tree guide,and read: "Salix alba - species of willow native to Europe and Asia,noted for the white undersides of leaves.Insect pollinated,dioecious.Grows 10-30m tall." How do you respond to the client?

• A)"Sorry about that sir,I will dig up the wrong trees right away."
• B)"Don't worry,the trees with the smaller flowers just haven't undergone phase change yet."
• C)"Don't worry,when the shorter trees reach full size,they will grow the other kind of flower."
• D)"Don't worry,Salix alba is dioecious,meaning each tree has either male or female flowers.That is why they look different."

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