Horticulture Terms

3. The offspring of two genetically different species.
4. Transports sugars and other compounds made during photosynthesis downward into the plant.
8. Two distinct plants that share a tissue.
11. A plant that is unwanted and competing against other plants.
14. The act of removing top growth of the plant to encourage branching.
16. The points at which the roots turn into stems.
17. Washington is often called the _________ State.
18. Carries water and other nutrients from the roots and into the leaves.
20. The process where seeds sprout roots and leaves.

1. A tree or shrub that sheds its leaves annually.
2. A plant that generally takes two years to complete it's life cycle.
5. Nutrients required in smaller quantities for plant growth.
6. Nutrients that are needed in larger amounts.
7. A plant that never grows a wooden stem.
9. The removal of extra seeds or plants that were planted to close to each other.
10. A plant that takes three or more years to finish its life cycle.
12. Has multiple stems growing from the ground.
13. How well a plant can tolerate the cold.
15. A plant that blooms or grows once a year.
19. Tends to grow up to fifteen feet and has one stem.