Join tree expert Robert Dougan for a look at trees—both native and introduced—that do well in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Gather info on proper planting, placement, pruning and care of landscape trees—as well as diseases, insects, and other challenges these trees may face. End the talk with a walk through the Gardens where you’ll see many of the trees discussed during class.
Location
Visitor Center Auditorium and Throughout the Gardens
This class will take part partially or entirely outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
Instructor
Bob Dougan
Robert Dougan is a graduate of Temple University and has been concentrating on trees for his entire career. He works as Ground Supervisor for Jeanes Hospital where he cares for more than 700 trees on a 34-acre campus in Northeast Philadelphia. Dougan also teaches classes on woody plant identification, residential landscape design, and landscape maintenance at Temple University. He has also presented programs on tree identification for the Penn-Del chapter of the International Society of Aborictulture; the Montgomery County, Penn State, Cooperative Extension; the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society; and Tyler Arboretum.