Key words
Horticulture, crop production, taxonomy of plants, morphology of plants, woody ornamentals, amenity plants
Objectives
A systematic botanical study provides insight into the large assortment of trees and shrubs which are applied in amenity, urban environment and gardens.
Recognition of trees and shrubs in summer and in dormant stage is exercised. Besides some nursery productions are visited. The obtained knowledge increases professional success in hardy nursery stock production or amenity gardening.
Topics
General characteristics of woody plants in comparison with herbaceaous plants
Systematic overview as well as botanical characteristics of trees and shrubs with relevance for nursery stock or forestry. This includes origin, ecology, growth pattern, propagation, applications and cultivars.
Productions systems in arboriculture: container nursery, youngplant production, avenue trees, rose shrub production, forest transplants
Prerequisites
Succeeded for ‘Anatomy and morphology of vascular plants’ and ‘Horticultural plants and techniques’
Final Objectives
1. Recognition of most common (ornamental) trees and shrubs
2. Implementation of cultural techniques for hardy nursery crops
3. Knowledge of the use of trees for environment and society
Materials used
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course notes, powerpoint presentations, manuals
Study costs
Cost: 50.0 EUR
Study guidance
permanent opportunity for asking questions
Teaching Methods
Lectures, use of plant material and photo material, practical exercise in determination of species and cultivars; visit of botanical garden and nurseries
Assessment
written examination and excercises
- Practical excercises: 33.3%
Lecturer(s)
Marie-Christine VAN LABEKE, Filip DEBERSAQUES
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