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Identification & Pruning of Woody Ornamentals

  • Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Description: Folks new to horticulture and landscape management are welcome and encouraged to participate in this full-day workshop that will cover identification and pruning of woody trees and shrubs. This workshop is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) and is session 5 as part of the CNLP Exam Review Course. Visit the CNLP Exam Review Course for details about the entire course and other sessions: https://ccesuffolk.org/events/2024/01/24/certified...

Contact: Mina Vescera, mv365@cornell.edu.

Rain/snow date: February 20, 2025.

Registration fee: $65 includes pizza and salad lunch.

Sliding scale registration available; email Mina Vescera at mv365@cornell.edu for more information. To register over the phone, call Mina Vescera at 631-603-9613.

MORNING SESSION

The morning session consists of three presentations in the greenhouse classroom.

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Sign-in. Light refreshments offered.
8:30 AM – 8:40 AM Welcome and Announcements
8:40 to 9:40 AM

Woody Plant Identification

Vincent Simeone, Planting Fields Arboretum

Vincent will review leaf morphology, branch arrangement, and other plant traits for identification of woody plants. An introduction to using a dichotomous key will be reviewed.
9:40 to 9:50 Stretch Break
9:50 to 10:50 AM

Ornamental Plant Selection of Woody & Herbaceous Plants

Vincent Simeone, Planting Fields Arboretum

Vincent will discuss selection of ornamental plants well-suited for Long Island with an emphasis on the right plant for the right site.
10:50 AM to 11:50 AM

Introduction to Pruning of Woody Plants

Joseph Patrone, Hofstra University

Joseph will provide a review on the importance of pruning, necessary equipment, timing and frequency, and pruning techniques of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs.
11:50 to 1 PM Break for pizza and salad lunch.

AFTERNOON OUTDOOR SESSIONS

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Woody Plant Walk & Talk ID

Richard Weir, Horticulture Solutions

Richard will conduct a field tour that will focus on plant identifying features of woody plants. He will discuss woody plants well-suited for Long Island landscapes.
2:30 to 3:00 PM Get-warm Break!
3:00 to 4:15 PM

What, When, and How Much to Prune & When to Walk Away

Joseph Patrone, Hofstra University

Joseph will use the trees of Planting Fields Arboretum to show effective pruning strategies and what happens when pruning is overlooked.

4:15 to 4:30 PM		 Closing Comments and distribution of credits

Fee

$65 per person. Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins allowed. Space is limited. Partial refunds for cancellations. No refunds after February 12.

Register

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session5

Location

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
1395 Planting Fields Road
Oyster Bay, New York 11771

Last updated December 4, 2024

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​Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)

LA Credits: 3 HSW credit hours in horticulture and 1.75 educational activity credit hours

CNLP: 5.75 credits

ISA Arborist: Pending


 

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