Aesthetic Pruning Course Descriptions
* Courses denoted with an asterisk are requirements for the Aesthetic Pruning Award.
* LH800 Introduction to Aesthetic Pruning
Introduction to aesthetic pruning of ornamental trees: Assessment of the tree and setting,
timing and procedures for achieving a desired result including problem solving and enhancement
of natural attributes; also includes a brief discussion of the business of pruning.
Offered in the spring.
Introduction to aesthetic pruning of ornamental trees: Assessment of the tree and setting,
timing and procedures for achieving a desired result including problem solving and enhancement
of natural attributes; also includes a brief discussion of the business of pruning.
Offered in the spring.
* LH801 Pruning Deciduous Trees & Shrubs
In-depth study of the art of pruning deciduous trees: Dormant pruning of trees, pruning
containerized trees and shrubs, and techniques to improve the winter silhouette.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the spring.
In-depth study of the art of pruning deciduous trees: Dormant pruning of trees, pruning
containerized trees and shrubs, and techniques to improve the winter silhouette.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the spring.
* LH803 Finding the Essence of a Tree
Offered in the spring.
Offered in the spring.
* LH804 Pruning Flowering Trees & Shrubs
Introduction to the pruning, styling, and care of most of the flowering trees and shrubs found
in East Bay gardens: When to prune, selection of tree form, fertilization, and problem solving.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the spring.
Introduction to the pruning, styling, and care of most of the flowering trees and shrubs found
in East Bay gardens: When to prune, selection of tree form, fertilization, and problem solving.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the spring.
LH805 Rock Placement
Theory and practice of placing rocks in the landscape: Includes tools
and equipment used to place rocks.
Offered in the fall.
Theory and practice of placing rocks in the landscape: Includes tools
and equipment used to place rocks.
Offered in the fall.
* LH810 Pruning Maples
In-depth study of the techniques needed to prune maple trees: Seasonal pruning of maples,
proper care, trouble-shooting analysis, winter silhouette, and form enhancement.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the spring.
In-depth study of the techniques needed to prune maple trees: Seasonal pruning of maples,
proper care, trouble-shooting analysis, winter silhouette, and form enhancement.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the spring.
* LH811A Pruning Pines
Basic techniques of pruning ornamental pine trees: Styling, design, and proper care.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the spring.
Basic techniques of pruning ornamental pine trees: Styling, design, and proper care.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the spring.
* LH812 The Art of the Focal Point Tree
In-depth study of the techniques needed to prune the focal point tree: Tree form,
location, detail, pruning, and special care.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the fall.
In-depth study of the techniques needed to prune the focal point tree: Tree form,
location, detail, pruning, and special care.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the fall.
* LH815 Pruning for the Big Picture
In-depth study of pruning for the big picture: General and detail pruning, depth of field,
height and width, direction, and relative importance of various trees and shrubs in a garden.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the fall.
In-depth study of pruning for the big picture: General and detail pruning, depth of field,
height and width, direction, and relative importance of various trees and shrubs in a garden.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the fall.
* LH816 Pruning Container Trees & Shrubs
In-depth study of pruning container trees and shrubs: Detail pruning, miniaturizing,
caring, wiring, and positioning.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the fall.
In-depth study of pruning container trees and shrubs: Detail pruning, miniaturizing,
caring, wiring, and positioning.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the fall.
* LH817 Pruning Japanese Gardens
Basics of pruning plants found in Japanese gardens: Pruning specific types of plants,
creating moods and feeling through pruning, and problem solving.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the fall.
Basics of pruning plants found in Japanese gardens: Pruning specific types of plants,
creating moods and feeling through pruning, and problem solving.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the fall.
* LH818 Pruning Conifers
Basics of pruning ornamental conifers: Seasonal pruning, and restoring and styling of conifers.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the fall.
Basics of pruning ornamental conifers: Seasonal pruning, and restoring and styling of conifers.
Intended for students at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the fall.
* LH819 The Art of Tree & Shrub Reduction
Pruning techniques needed to reduce large trees and shrubs: Proper timing,
form reconstruction, and plan of approach.
Intended for those of all levels of pruning experience.
Offered in the fall.
Pruning techniques needed to reduce large trees and shrubs: Proper timing,
form reconstruction, and plan of approach.
Intended for those of all levels of pruning experience.
Offered in the fall.
* LH823 Aesthetic Pruning as a Career
Business aspects of aesthetic pruning: Customer relations, fee structure,
work schedule, equipment and long-term goals. Intended for those at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the fall.
Business aspects of aesthetic pruning: Customer relations, fee structure,
work schedule, equipment and long-term goals. Intended for those at all levels of pruning expertise.
Offered in the fall.
* LH831 Pruning CA Native Trees & Shrubs
Introduction to California Mediterranean climate woody plants: Basic pruning procedures,
structuring plants, recognizing forms of specific species and how their habit should drive the way we prune, pruning timing, and interweaving artistic concepts for achieving best results for health of the plant and clients.
Offered in the spring.
Introduction to California Mediterranean climate woody plants: Basic pruning procedures,
structuring plants, recognizing forms of specific species and how their habit should drive the way we prune, pruning timing, and interweaving artistic concepts for achieving best results for health of the plant and clients.
Offered in the spring.
* LH839 Introduction to Bonsai
History and study of bonsai as an art and science: The five basic bonsai styles,
branch placement of trees, scale or proportion, use of wire for training, pruning methods,
transplanting, seasonal care, and the wide range of available plant materials;
hands-on experience making a bonsai.
Offered in the spring.
History and study of bonsai as an art and science: The five basic bonsai styles,
branch placement of trees, scale or proportion, use of wire for training, pruning methods,
transplanting, seasonal care, and the wide range of available plant materials;
hands-on experience making a bonsai.
Offered in the spring.
LH848 Pruning Deciduous Fruit Trees
Pruning of the majority of deciduous fruit trees grown in the Bay Area.
Offered in the spring.
Pruning of the majority of deciduous fruit trees grown in the Bay Area.
Offered in the spring.
LH881 Art of the Wisteria
Culture and history of wisteria: Identification and discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the different species of wisteria, and explanation of the growth and training methods to provide optimal flowering.
Offered in the spring.
Culture and history of wisteria: Identification and discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the different species of wisteria, and explanation of the growth and training methods to provide optimal flowering.
Offered in the spring.
LH891 Art of the Laceleaf Maple
Culture and history of lace leaf Japanese maples: Visual presentation of various cultivars and their use in the landscape; emphasis on placement, care, and training to enhance the tree’s character.
Offered in the spring.
Culture and history of lace leaf Japanese maples: Visual presentation of various cultivars and their use in the landscape; emphasis on placement, care, and training to enhance the tree’s character.
Offered in the spring.