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
Remote
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Starting at $650.00
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 2023 Schedule

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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Ava Post
392223
Fee:
$650.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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ENROLL BY: Jun 28, 2023
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Notes

Core course in Horticulture Certificate. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 04, 2023
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jun 28, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jul 5, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jul 12, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jul 19, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jul 26, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Aug 2, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Aug 9, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Aug 16, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Aug 23, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Aug 30, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Sep 6, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Fall 2023 Schedule

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Thursday, Saturday
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Ava Post
393670
Fee:
$650.00
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Location: Field Trip , UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Core course in Horticulture Certificate.
Saturday field trips to various gardens in LA County. Attendance is required.
No required textbook
Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 04, 2023
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Sep 28, 2023
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
Off-Site
Sat Oct 7, 2023
10:00AM PT - 3:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Oct 14, 2023
10:00AM PT - 3:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Oct 21, 2023
8:00AM PT - 11:00AM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Oct 28, 2023
10:00AM PT - 2:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Nov 4, 2023
10:00AM PT - 2:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Nov 11, 2023
10:00AM PT - 2:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Nov 18, 2023
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Dec 2, 2023
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Dec 9, 2023
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Field Trip
Lecture
Thu Dec 14, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D

Contact Us

Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
phone-icon 310-825-9414
phone-icon horticulture@uclaextension.edu

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Horticulture
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