Kovats Real Estate School Practice Test

Trees, shrubs, and bushes that grow naturally without annual planting are referred to as?

1. annuals

2. perennials

3. emblements

4. fixtures

The correct answer is: emblements

The correct choice highlights "emblements" as the term for trees, shrubs, and bushes that grow naturally without the need for annual planting. Emblements specifically refer to crops that are considered a part of the land and the rights that a tenant has to harvest and benefit from them after the lease has ended, particularly those that require annual planting. However, to correctly link this to the context of naturally growing plants, one might consider terms more aligned with perennials. Perennials, on the other hand, are plants that live for more than two years, returning each season without the need for annual replanting. They fit the description of plants which do not require re-sowing, thus making them a more appropriate context in which to think about naturally occurring trees, shrubs, and bushes. Emblements imply a level of cultivation and harvesting, thus not perfectly aligning with the idea of truly wild plants that grow without human intervention. Therefore, while "emblements" addresses a nuanced property ownership concept, perennials might offer a more accurate botanical description of trees and shrubs growing naturally.