The ultimate guide to trees and shrubs. This comprehensive A-Z listing identifies over 2,000 plants, and includes a wealth of information on cultivation in all climate and soil conditions. Also... This description may be from another edition of this product.
I love this book, and as a horticulture student at Kansas State University, I think this book should replace some of our course books that we use. With it being only $20 it would save so much money for many students.
Great value for color photographs alone!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
The variety of trees and shrubs covered in this handy guide of 1000 pages is incredible. Each genus is described, and a selection of species within the genus is photographed either of the foliage, flowers, or growth habit. Cultivation notes are included, along with descriptions of the species, or cultivars. The color photographs are what makes this book stand out. For example, there are more than 30 color pictures of the various pine species, 52 pages and more than 130 color pictures of rhododendrons, 45 pages and more than 120 color pictures of roses, 15 pages and more than 80 color pictures of camellias. And since the pictures are in color and show the beauty of the flower or the habit of the shrub or tree, foliage color, you can really plan your purchases before heading to the nursery, or take the book along to visualize a fully grown specimen.
An invaluable reference for gardeners and horticulturalists.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Botanica's Trees & Shrubs is a superbly organized compendium of more than 2,000 plants offering the gardener everything necessary to identify and cultivate their flower garden or landscape their property. Profusely illustrated throughout with full color photography, the A to Z listing of plant entries offers a wealth of practical information on soils, pruning, siting, and everything else required to successfully grow trees and shrubs. Botanica's Trees & Shrubs is an essential, invaluable reference and resource for gardeners, landscapers, and horticulturalists.
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