DENDROLOGY

Catalog description

This course includes the field identification and study of scientific names, common names, tree growth habits, principal botanical features, and natural ranges of regionally-important trees. Topics include botanical terms, botanical features, species/site relationships, growth habits, common and scientific names, and dichotomous keys. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to identify approximately 100 trees and shrubs, describe range and habitats for trees, and identify trees by scientific, family, and common names.