Summer Enrollment is Open! Courses begin June 23, 2025.

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.

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Fall
Summer
In Person
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Starting at $697.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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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 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Ava Post
404841
Fee:
$697.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

Core course in Horticulture Certificate. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
No Required Textbook
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jun 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jul 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jul 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jul 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jul 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jul 31, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Aug 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Aug 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Aug 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Aug 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Sep 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Thursday, Saturday
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Ava Post
404708
Fee:
$747.00
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Location: Field Trip , UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Notes

Core course in Horticulture Certificate. 
No required textbook.
Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Sep 25, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115
Off-Site
Sat Oct 4, 2025
10:00AM PT - 2:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Oct 11, 2025
10:00AM PT - 2:00PM PT
Field Trip
Lecture
Sat Oct 18, 2025
10:00AM PT - 3:00PM PT
Field Trip
Lecture
Sat Oct 25, 2025
10:00AM PT - 2:00PM PT
Field Trip
Lecture
Sat Nov 1, 2025
10:00AM PT - 2:00PM PT
Field Trip
Lecture
Sat Nov 8, 2025
10:00AM PT - 2:00PM PT
Field Trip
Lecture
Sat Nov 15, 2025
10:00AM PT - 2:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Nov 22, 2025
7:30AM PT - 10:30AM PT
Field Trip
Lecture
Thu Dec 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115

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