Introduction to Aesthetic Pruning with Chris Ingram

Program: This lecture covers the fundamental and essential concepts and techniques employed in the aesthetic pruning of trees and shrubs. Concepts include finding and enhancing a tree's essence, creating and maintaining a "focal point" tree and the differences between purely functional pruning (e.g., for fruit production) and aesthetic restructuring. The lecture portion is pre-recorded. However, the Q & A sessions will be live with Chris Ingram at the breaks and the end.

Speaker: Chris Ingram is a Certified Aesthetic Pruner and a Certified Arborist with 30+ years of experience in arboriculture and aesthetic pruning (the pruning of small trees and shrubs in the Japanese style). He continually teaches aesthetic pruning to numerous groups around the Bay Area, including aesthetic pruning classes at Merritt College in Oakland and classes for those studying for an Arborist Certification.

Cost: $25

Special Instructions: Zoom details will be mailed the Monday before the lecture. together with handouts.