Woody Plant Biology

Program: This class will cover the basic biological functions of woody trees and shrubs, including how they obtain nutrients, their growth habits, wound response, and related functions. Woody Plant Biology, along with the second class in our Pruning Guild series “Introduction to Aesthetic Pruning” provide essential, fundamental information for individuals who prune or who wish to advice on pruning.

Speaker: Chris Ingram is a professional, Certified Aesthetic Pruner and an arborist with 30+ years of experience in arboriculture and pruning. He’s a graduate of the Merritt College Horticultural Program and studied under the Program’s founder, Dennis Makishima. Aesthetic Pruning is the pruning of small trees and shrubs in the Japanese style. Until recently, the Merritt program was the only aesthetic pruning program of its kind in the world. Chris has taught AP classes at Merritt as well as classes for the Arborist Certification. He’s lectured to groups throughout the Bay Area and beyond, including Filoli, the Palo Alto Garden Club, Elizabeth Gamble Garden, the SF Rec and Park Department, the San Mateo Arboretum and the Carmel Valley Art and Flower Show.

Cost: $25.00

Special Instructions: The ZOOM link and any handouts will be sent via email on or before Monday July 7, 2025 to those who have completed the registration and payment link. The email you provide in the registration and payment link will be used for that purpose.