LAAR 507 - Plant Mat III: Evergreen Mat

Two Hours: 1 Credit The study of plant materials is an introduction to woody plant materials (trees, shrubs, groundcovers) in terms of their botanical identification, common name, design characteristics, urban use and special uses in the urban realm. The course is a field-oriented course that requires visiting multiple sites to review plants in different urban growing conditions. The range of sites visited includes large residences gardens, small/large public parks, natural preserves, and arboreta. In addition, the physical structure of plant root systems, growing form/habit, leaf structure, bark conditions, flowers and other identification characteristics are studied. Prerequisites: Admission in the program, permission of instructor or Department Chair.

Laurel McSherry, Brittney Baltimore, Alexander Darr, John Fitzpatrick

Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020

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