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Tree Identification and Selection (HORT90043)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Burnley)
Overview
| Availability | September - Dual-Delivery |
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This subject aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of the tree selection and tree identification principles. Students will develop skills in the identification of urban trees commonly used in landscape horticulture and apply taxonomic and report writing best practice in the use of botanical, common and family names and the description of tree form and environmental tolerances. This subject develops report writing skills in accordance with the ICN (International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi and plants) and the ICNCP (International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants). The subject will be delivered through attendance at a five day intensive workshop.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Apply family characteristics to identify a wide range of trees;
- Analyse the tolerances and cultural conditions of a wide range of trees, to assist in tree selection and establishment;
- Discuss the use of trees in the landscape; and
- Analyse different sites for tree selection and establishment.
Generic skills
Applying taxonomic and report writing best practices;
Last updated: 6 November 2025