Specifying, Selecting, and Planting High Quality Trees

Tree quality and proper planting are key elements influencing survival, establishment, long-term health, and maintenance needs.  However, many trees delivered to your planting site may be sub-standard or poor quality or they may be planted incorrectly. This presentation will define ‘quality’ as it relates to trees and will focus on the steps necessary to produce, identify, and plant high-quality trees. Myths and realities of tree care and planting are reviewed including tree fertilization, proper methods of staking and guying, and the best approaches for pruning young trees to encourage proper development.  You will learn how to draft and enforce planting specifications, evaluate the condition of root systems and branching structure to ensure that you purchase and receive high quality plants, and how to interpret industry standards and best management practices. This course is designed for landscape business owners and foremen, landscape architects, arborists, people who plant trees, and others who are responsible for signing and fulfilling planting contracts.

Fee:  $140 (includes lunch)

Registration and more information: bit.ly/MorrisSOA or call (215)247-5777 x125

CBLP CEUs are available.