Tomorrow Tree Pruning Classes At Center For Urban Horticulture

The Center for Urban Horticulture is having two Tree Pruning classes tomorrow:

The information says:

Tree Pruning 1  9:30-11:30
This is a two hour slideshow, taught by Bess Bronstein, on tree pruning (not including fruit or nut trees). How to prune a tree limb will be covered, including branch collar identification and the basics of compartmentalization.

Also discussed--early training of trees, included bark, double leaders, ANSI tree pruning standards, crown cleaning, crown raising, utility line clearance pruning, mature tree pruning.

Mal-pruning will be shown and defined (tree topping, lion's tailing, over-thinning), as will crown restoration. Some specific trees will be covered--magnolia trees, ornamental crabapple, cherry and purple-leafed plum trees.

This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance. Classes last two hours and are held on Tuesdays. Each lecture provides information on tools and techniques for quality pruning with better long-term results and customer satisfaction.

Tree Pruning II 12:30-2:30pm
Beyond basic tree pruning is a world of related tree information which is not generally known to the public. This class presents the basics of Hazard Tree Evaluation (same as Risk Assessment), construction damage to trees, and rehabilitative pruning for previously mal-pruned trees.

This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance.  Classes last two hours and are held on Tuesdays. Each lecture  provides information on tools and techniques for quality pruning with better long-term results and customer satisfaction.