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Can you distinguish Chamaecyparis from Calocedrus or juniper from arborvitae? Some of the best adapted and most popular conifers for D.C. area gardens have tiny scale-like leaves. Identifying this group of conifers is challenging for even the most experienced gardeners. This program provides an in-depth look at these valuable landscape plants, focusing on identification. Start with a classroom presentation about the range of conifers with scale-like leaves. Then participate in a hands-on lab, where you will use cut branch specimens to look closely at the tiny leaves and learn how to use factors including leaf shape, color, texture, branch arrangement, and cone shape to zero in on the correct identification. Finish with a tour of the Gotelli Conifer Collection with the conifer staff to practice your skills and see how these plants enhance the winter landscape. Fee: $19 and Registration required.