Plant Materials for Landscape Use
Plant Materials for Landscape Use
BIOLGY X 499
This course focuses on plants appropriate for use in Southern California. Students learn plant names, both common and scientific, cultural requirements and proper placement within the landscape. The class uses local botanical gardens and nurseries to introduce students to over 150 plants.
Typically Available
Fall
Summer
Duration
As few as 12 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Cost
Starting at $747.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Become familiar with trees, shrubs, and ground covers typically used in Southern California
Learn appropriate plant placement, care, and landscape use
Understand basic principles of planting design
Identify relevant ornamental features of plant materials
About This Course
This course presents the characteristics of up to 150 plants selected for their garden use and seasonal interest in the Southern California area. Topics include trees; shrubs, ground covers; vines; and herbaceous plants, emphasizing their landscape use, appropriate placement, horticultural care and ornamental features. A course project is required for all credit students.
Fall 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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Thursday, Saturday
In Person
Field Trip
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes
Core course in Horticulture Certificate.
No required textbook.
Internet access required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from July 27, 2026 to October 04, 2026
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Sep 24, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
Off-Site
Sat Oct 3, 2026
10:00AM PT - 2:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Oct 10, 2026
10:00AM PT - 2:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Oct 17, 2026
10:00AM PT - 2:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Oct 24, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Oct 31, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Nov 7, 2026
10:00AM PT - 2:00PM PT
Field Trip
Discussion
Sat Nov 14, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Field Trip
Discussion
Sat Nov 21, 2026
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Field Trip
Off-Site
Sat Dec 5, 2026
7:30AM PT - 11:30AM PT
Field Trip
Lecture
Thu Dec 10, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119A
This course applies toward the following programs
Horticulture
certificate
certificate
Take your love of plants and turn it into a career. The Horticulture Certificate provides students with the foundational science behind maintaining plants and their environment. This program may be completed 100% online.
Take your love of plants and turn it into a career. The Horticulture Certificate provides students with the foundational science behind maintaining plants and their environment. This program may be completed 100% online.