Master Pruner Series: Tree Pruning I

Start Date

07/11/2018

End Date

07/11/2018

Description

The science and biology behind tree pruning with minimal injury to the tree. This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance. Classes last two hours and are held on Wednesdays in 2018. Each lecture provides information on tools and techniques for quality pruning with better long-term results and customer satisfaction.

Location

Seattle, WA

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

2.0

Learning Outcomes

Learn the 5 objectives of pruning: plant health, safety, aesthetics, direct growth, increase flowers/fruit
Learn basic plant anatomy relevant to pruning and plant health
Learn how, where, and when to safely make pruning cuts to trees

Instructors

Bess Bronstein, consulting arborist, horticulturist, and instructor at Edmonds Community College

Course Codes

Provider

University of Washington Botanic Gardens

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