Standard

Updated: 02/2005 

EHO 101 - Woody Ornamental Plant Identification

Course Description

Provides the basis for a fundamental understanding of the taxonomy, identification, and culture requirements of woody plants. Topics include: introduction to woody plants, classification of woody plants, and woody plant identification and culture requirements.

Competency Areas		Hours
Introduction to Woody Plants		Class	5
Classification of Woody Plants		D. Lab	2
Woody Plant Identification and Culture Requirements		P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
		Credit	6
Prerequisite:	Provisional admission
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
INTRODUCTION TO WOODY PLANTS		5	0	0
Binomial nomenclature	Explain the reason(s) for using scientific names.
	Use scientific names.
	Define taxonomy.
CLASSIFICATION OF WOODY PLANTS		5	0	0
Classification systems	Describe systems used to classify woody plants.
WOODY PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND CULTURE REQUIREMENTS		40	20	0
Groundcovers	Identify woody ornamental groundcovers used in southern landscapes.
	Select ground cover plants based on environmental factors.
Small shrubs	Identify woody ornamental small shrubs used in southeastern landscapes.
	Select small shrubs based on environmental factors.
Medium shrubs	Identify woody ornamental medium shrubs used in southeastern landscapes.
	Select medium shrubs based on environmental factors.
Large shrubs	Identify woody ornamental large shrubs used in southeastern landscapes.
	Select large shrubs based on environmental factors.
Small trees	Identify woody ornamental small trees used in southeastern landscapes.
	Select large trees based on environmental factors.
Large trees	Identify woody ornamental large trees used in southeastern landscapes.
	Select large trees based on environmental factors.

Suggested Resources

Books

Bishop, R. (2002). A Field Guide to Woody Landscape Plants of the Southeast. Marietta, Ga: Tea Olive Productions.

Bishop, R. (2003). A Field Guide to Woody Landscape Plants of the Southeast – Deciduous Supplement. Marietta, Ga: Tea Olive Productions.

Dirr, M. (1998). Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, Propagation and Uses. Champaign, IL: Stipes Publishing

Halfacre, R. G. (1997). Landscape Plants of the Southeast. Raleigh, NC: Sparks Press.