Plant Materials for Landscape Use
Plant Materials for Landscape Use
BIOLGY X 499
This course focuses on plants appropriate for use in Southern California. Students learn plant names, both common and scientific, cultural requirements and proper placement within the landscape. The class uses local botanical gardens and nurseries to introduce students to over 150 plants.
Typically Available
Fall
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $747.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Become familiar with trees, shrubs, and ground covers typically used in Southern California
Learn appropriate plant placement, care, and landscape use
Understand basic principles of planting design
Identify relevant ornamental features of plant materials
About This Course
This course presents the characteristics of up to 150 plants selected for their garden use and seasonal interest in the Southern California area. Topics include trees; shrubs, ground covers; vines; and herbaceous plants, emphasizing their landscape use, appropriate placement, horticultural care and ornamental features. A course project is required for all credit students.
Summer 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Live Online
Remote Classroom
Notes
Core course in Horticulture Certificate.
Internet access required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 12, 2026
Course Requirements
No Required Textbook
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jun 24, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 1, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Jul 15, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Jul 22, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Jul 29, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Aug 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Aug 19, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Aug 26, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Sep 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
This course applies toward the following programs
Horticulture
certificate
certificate
Take your love of plants and turn it into a career. The Horticulture Certificate provides students with the foundational science behind maintaining plants and their environment. This program may be completed 100% online.
Take your love of plants and turn it into a career. The Horticulture Certificate provides students with the foundational science behind maintaining plants and their environment. This program may be completed 100% online.