Ornamental and landscape arboriculture
Academic Year 2022/2023 - Teacher: STEFANIA MARIA BENNICIExpected Learning Outcomes
Provide the knowledge to intervene in the selection and management of tree systems with ornamental and landscape function in the Mediterranean environment. The student will be able to recognize the main ornamental tree species and to place them in an appropriate ecological and landscape context.
Course Structure
Lessons (28 hours) and technical visits and exercises by case studies and/or seminars (28 hours), also on line.
As a guarantee of equal opportunities and in compliance with current laws, interested students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measures, based on their specific needs and on teaching objectives of the discipline.
It is also possible to ask the departmental contacts of CInAP (Center for Active and Participatory Inclusion - Services for Disabilities and/or DSAs), in the persons of professors Giovanna Tropea Garzia and Anna De Angelis.
Detailed Course Content
Botanical classification, origin, spreading, ornamental value, morphological characteristics, environmental requirements of the main ornamental tree species in the Mediterranean environment. Management of ornamental woody systems (planting and pruning). Functions and beneficial effects of trees. The role of trees for cities.
Textbook Information
1. Ferrari M., Medici D., Alberi e arbusti in Italia, Manuale di riconoscimento delle principali specie ornamentali. Edagricole, 2017.
2. Paesaggi rurali storici, editori Laterza 2011
3. Alessandro Chiusoli La scienza del paesaggio, CLUEB 1999
4. Harris, R.W. et al., Arboriculture- Integrated management of landescape trees, shrubs, and vines-, Prentice Hall U.S.A.
5. Giuseppe Barbera Abbracciare gli alberi Mondadori 2009
6. Francesco Ferrini, Alessio Fini Amico albero ruolo e benefici del verde nelle nostre città ETS 2017
7. Notes from the lessons and other teaching materials provided by the teacher during the course.
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Oral test with recognition of the species under study. The assessment of the student’s preparation will be based on the following criteria: learning ability and level of study of the topics covered, properties of synthesis and exposure, and reasoning skills of the student.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Recognition of species under study
Phytoclimatic bands: Lauretum
Botanical, morphological, environmental requirements and ornamental value: Pinus pinea, Quercus ilex, Celtis australis, Jacaranda mimosifolia