Learn how to prune trees for various purposes.  Included will be guidance on training young trees and maintaining mature trees, along with discussions of specialized tree pruning techniques. Taught by Ben Mark.

This is part of the Pro-Hort lecture series, offered twice annually in partnership with the University of Washington Botanic Gardens, and is geared toward those who work in landscape maintenance. Each lecture provides information on tools and techniques for quality pruning with better long-term results and customer satisfaction. This series will run in-person in the summer of 2026 and virtually via Zoom in the winter of 2027.

Professional continuing education credits pending: APLD-2, CPH-2, ecoPRO-2, ISA-2, NALP/WALP-2, LACES-2 for each 2-hour lecture.