The Complete Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs gives comprehensive descriptions to satisfy any arborist. Focusing on vegetation that is extraordinary for its adaptational ability, wild beauty, or unique evolutionary position, this is an excellent resource. The book is divided into three sections: trees and shrubs looked at in general terms; arranged in alphabetical order according to genus; and then depicted in numerous color illustrations, showing leaf and flower shapes, growth habits, and structures. Over 1400 photographs are featured.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Trees and Shrubs,
By Matt F. (Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs: Descriptions, Cultivation Requirements, Pruning, Planting (Hardcover)
The book has great pictures and covers any plant you could ever think of but is lacking in its content. Do the math, 8,500 trees and shrubs covered in 815 pages. That does not leave much room for a complete description. It is a very attractive book to look at, but is not for the serious landscaper or nurserymen.
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Very Good Reference Material,
By Carex Elata (Springfield, Mo.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs: Descriptions, Cultivation Requirements, Pruning, Planting (Hardcover)
I'm a landscape contractor and have a lot of material available to me and have somewhat of a small library of encyclopedias, reference how-to books, etc. Ordered this book not knowing if I would get just another repeat of what I already have. This is one book I will return to quite often. Towards the front of the book will outline how the book works. The index in back is alphabetized with Latin nomenclature. Some common names are included too. If you want to look up Maples, you will find it under Maple, but will refer you to Acer and page #. Each genus entry gives you some info about the species over all and some 'cultivation'. Then gives you more specifics about each species/ variety alphabetically. First the Latin name then common name. Then includes range, size of the tree or shrub, characteristics, subspecies info, and zone tolerance ranges. There are a lot of very good photos that accompany each entry as well. Now, this is not 'Complete' in that it lists every tree/ shrub out there. That's unrealistic in any volume. But it is a very outstanding and 'Complete' in what it does cover - and it covers alot. I would recommend this encyclopedia be included in your library of reference material.
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trees and shrub encyclopedia,
By patti (new hampshire) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs: Descriptions, Cultivation Requirements, Pruning, Planting (Hardcover)
i have found this bood to be an excellent resource for all types of trees and shrubs. it has both common and scientific plant names and is loaded with pictures and comprehensive descriptions. the cultivation tips have been very useful and i would highly recommend this book to anyone!
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Trees and shrubs are the mainstay of the garden, providing both a framework and background for other plantings. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
half hardened cuttings, yellow globular flowers, propagate from seed, ample summer moisture, pronounced yellow stamens, protected coastal gardens, yellow ball flowers, drought tender, deep green leaflets, erect open shrub, frost hardiness varies, large conical trusses, ovoid hips, being frost tender, dark green adult, deciduous bushy shrub, formal double flowers, hardened tip cuttings, light trimming after flowering, useful landscape subjects, winter hardwood cuttings, profuse white flowers, flower dusters, softwooded shrub, broadly spreading tree Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Zealand, North America, South Africa, South America, New South Wales, New Guinea, West Indies, Canary Islands, South Island, Northern Hemisphere, New Caledonia, Malay Peninsula, South Australia, Old Rose, Baja California, Modern Shrub, Sri Lanka, Western Cape Province, Middle East, Yunnan Province, Hardy Medium, Norfolk Island, Southern Hemisphere, Kwazulu Natal, Northern Territory New!
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Trees and shrubs are the mainstay of the garden, providing both a framework and background for other plantings. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
half hardened cuttings, yellow globular flowers, propagate from seed, ample summer moisture, pronounced yellow stamens, protected coastal gardens, yellow ball flowers, drought tender, deep green leaflets, erect open shrub, frost hardiness varies, large conical trusses, ovoid hips, being frost tender, dark green adult, deciduous bushy shrub, formal double flowers, hardened tip cuttings, light trimming after flowering, useful landscape subjects, winter hardwood cuttings, profuse white flowers, flower dusters, softwooded shrub, broadly spreading tree Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Zealand, North America, South Africa, South America, New South Wales, New Guinea, West Indies, Canary Islands, South Island, Northern Hemisphere, New Caledonia, Malay Peninsula, South Australia, Old Rose, Baja California, Modern Shrub, Sri Lanka, Western Cape Province, Middle East, Yunnan Province, Hardy Medium, Norfolk Island, Southern Hemisphere, Kwazulu Natal, Northern Territory New!
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- The Hunting of the Snark : An Agony in Eight Fits (Penguin Classics) by Lewis Carroll on page 394
- Trees and Shrubs: A-Z of Over 8500 Plants by Ernie Wasson in Copyright
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