Native Plants that can be Shaped Part 1

Auditorium

Bed of ‘Little Psycho’ wild coffees. This Florida native cultivar originated in Pasco County. Mature height is typically three feet or less, making this bird and pollinator friendly plant even more usable in the landscape.

BRAND NEW CLASS

Want to make it native AND Naples Nice? No problem. Janine will show you twelve native trees and shrubs that can be trimmed into manicured shapes for that cleaner, more formal look that South Florida loves. She’ll discuss the characteristics, needs and natural habits of each species, as well as the best techniques, tools and times to clip, trim, shear and hedge, as appropriate. Landscape architects and designers will gain an understanding of the best native plants to spec for their more formal designs. Landscape maintenance professionals will learn how to better care for these native plants in the landscape.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs)

Florida DBPR Board of Landscape Architecture 2 optional CEs when completed with part 1, course #0013831

ISA Certified Arborist

FNGLA Certified Professional

This presentation followed by a panel discussion with industry experts: Native Plants that can be Shaped Part 2

Example of Buttonbush, Cephalanthus occidentalis, trimmed up for a more formal appearance.

Florida native Buttonbush, Cephalanthus occidentalis, neatly shaped for landscape. Sputnik shaped flowers in the summer are very attractive to pollinators. This shrub does very well statewide in disturbed soils but likes it moist.

Design FANN Credential FNGLA certified professional ISA Cert Arborist LA CE credits Landscaping Plant ID Selection Use Plants