HORT 3920 - Woody Plant Identification and Use II

Spring. 2 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: passing grade in HORT 3910 or HORT 4910, or permission of instructor. Limited enrollment.

N. L. Bassuk.

Module of HORT 4920/LA 4920 covering the identification of approximately 160 evergreen trees and shrubs and deciduous plants using winter identification. Students also assist in the establishment of a new landscape on campus.

Outcome 1: Students will develop observation techniques, practice nomenclature and recognize plant characteristics necessary for the identification of evergreen and deciduous plants in winter.

Outcome 2: Students will learn how to use these plants in the landscape.