HRT-1170 Woody Ornamental Plants II

1. Identify deciduous trees, shrubs, and vines commonly used in the nursery and landscaping industry in Zones 6 and 7.
2. Compare the installation, cultural, and maintenance requirements of a wide variety of deciduous landscape plant materials including shade trees.
3. Categorize how plants function within a system, both aesthetically and ecologically.
4. Compare the diversity of form, color, texture, and mature size of deciduous flowering trees, shrubs, and vines covered.
5. Select appropriate plant materials for specific landscape settings.
6. Describe the common plant disorders, both biotic and abiotic, for each plant covered.