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Japanese Maple Pruning Workshop
February 15 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$35 – $45
Inclement weather date: Saturday, February 22
Learn pruning techniques beyond the basics from Scott Arboretum & Gardens Gardener Andrew DeGothseir. Andrew will demonstrate how to artfully and correctly prune Japanese maples to highlight their natural beauty throughout the seasons.
After the workshop, join Education Programs Manager Mackenzie Knight-Fochs for a guided hike through the Crum Woods.
The entire class will be held outside, so be sure to dress for the weather and to walk around the campus. Please hold both dates on your calendar; reimbursements will not be made if you can’t make the inclement weather date.
Registration Cost:
Members: $35
Non-Members: $45
Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum here.
Program Details
- Inclement weather date is February 22.
- Registration is required.
- Class size limited to 18.
- Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
- For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.
About the Presenter
Andrew DeGothseir, Gardener, joined the staff in 2019. He holds a B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture and Environmental Design from Delaware Valley University. Before joining the horticulture staff, he worked at Haverford College, The Westtown School, Henry Schmieder Arboretum, The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, and Germantown Friends School where he was instrumental in creating the Betty Cary Arboretum.
