Botany · Horticulture and Landscaping
While selecting plant species for a north-facing vertical garden in a shaded area of a campus, the horticulture supervisor wants year-round foliage, tolerance to limited light, and suitability for shallow rooting depths. Which of the following selection criteria most accurately reflects sound plant choice principles for such vertical installations?
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- 1Use desert xerophytes with strong taproots and minimal foliage to reduce any need for irrigation or pruning.
- 2Select only annual field crops with very high nutrient demands and large, heavy fruits.
- 3Choose shallow-rooted, shade-tolerant, compact species with relatively slow to moderate growth and a strong capacity to re-sprout after pruning.✓
- 4Prefer tall, deep-rooted forest trees with high light requirements and extensive taproot systems.
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Choose shallow-rooted, shade-tolerant, compact species with relatively slow to moderate growth and a strong capacity to re-sprout after pruning.
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