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HORT 122 Pruning

2 credits
Includes the most current theories and techniques of proper pruning. Students learn how pruning a plant affects its growth processes, flowering, fruiting, rejuvenation, and aesthetics. The focus is on plants of western Washington.

Prerequisites: ABED 40  (or placement into MATH 87  or higher) and ABED 46  (or placement into ENGL 93  or higher) 

Corequisites: HORT 127  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Use the knowledge of plant anatomy and physiology to correctly prune
  • Apply current theories and techniques of proper pruning
  • Properly prune various trees (evergreen and deciduous), shrubs and ground covers
  • Explain the effect of various pruning techniques on different plants
  • Safely use and maintain various tools
  • Communicate multiple, complex pruning techniques both orally and in writing

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • be prepared for Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association Certified Professional Horticulturists exams
  • demonstrate professional knowledge of horticultural skills

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20