Woody Ornamentals
Introduction:
Woody ornamentals include trees, shrubs, and vines. Understanding how woody plants function is important in avoiding common mistakes when selecting, planting, or maintaining them. As you read through the material and watch the videos, think of the trees and shrubs growing near where you live or at the places you work and play. What types of things can you notice about them regarding how they are planted or cared for?
Objectives:
After completing the reading in the manual, online module, and class activities, you will:
- Describe the function of these tissues in woody plants: bark, phloem, cambium, xylem and pith;
- Identify the steps for proper tree and shrub planting;
- Describe the following basic practices for caring for an established tree or shrub: watering, mulching, fertilizing and pruning.
Read:
Watch:
- Presenter: Mike Maddox, Master Gardener Outreach Program Manager.
- FYI: These videos were created for Master Gardener Volunteer Training and are used with permission for Foundations in Horticulture.
- There are twelve required videos, for a total view time of approximately 52 minutes.
Practice:
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Supplemental Materials:
International Society of Arboriculture Video Podcasts: This monthly video podcast provides quick tips from ISA’s library of resource manuals and Best Management Practices booklets, covering topics ranging from soil texture to chainsaw safety.
Selecting Woody Landscape Plants for Fall Color: An Illustrated Guide