| Qualities evaluated | J. chinensis Mulches | V. opulus Mulches | Maximum value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | S | H | C | S | H | ||
| Freedom from pests | 17 | 25 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 25 |
| Foliage color | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Foliage size | 3 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15 |
| Plant uniformity | 4 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 15 |
| Plant size | 6 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 15 |
| Plant health/vigor | 3 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| Total | 37 | 65 | 72 | 25 | 38 | 65 | 100 |
↵z C = No mulch, S = Shredded bark, H = Hardwood bark (2-3” chunks).