Tree and Shrub Identification

Program Overview

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Tree and Shrub Identification

Overview

This is a practical course which aims to help you identify the main native and naturalised broad-leaved trees and shrubs found in Writtle College's grounds. We'll also look at evergreen shrubs and conifers.

Full Description

Explore methods of identifying trees and shrubs, in the extensive grounds of Writtle College. Our one-day course focuses on identification from the bark, twigs, buds, seeds and fruit of trees.

You're welcome to bring in any of your own unidentified plants to share with the group.

Free parking is available on campus in Writtle: we'll issue a permit to you and ask that it's clearly displayed in your vehicle. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available; please bring a packed lunch and any other refreshments.

This is one of several short courses in planting and gardening at Writtle. We also offer Pruning Fruit Trees, Pruning Your Shrubs, and a General Gardening Day.

Who Should Attend?

This course is open to anyone who's interested in methods of identifying trees and shrubs.

Dates

• Tuesday 3 June am-3.30pm

Where You'll Study

Your Faculty

At Writtle College, our courses blending classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialised fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation and floristry.

Our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.

Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centres and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.

Where Can I Study?

Writtle Campus

Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.

Fees & Funding

Course Fees

Standard Booking

£105

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however you're required to wear work clothes suitable for the weather, including sturdy footwear (preferably with steel toe caps) and work gloves.

By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.