Insects and Diseases of Woody Plants of the Central Rockies [Paperback]

Whitney Cranshaw (Author), David Leatherman (Author), William Jacobi (Author), Boris Kondraitieff (Author), Paul Opler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2003

This book gathers together information on most of the organisms associated with woody plants in Colorado and adjacent areas of the Central Rockies. These organisms include insects and mites, viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasitic plants, and vertebrates. The grouping of the organisms, the diagnostic disorders key, and the index make this publication the most comprehensive reference tool of its kind, for both industry professionals and laypersons alike.

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"This book is definitely a necessity ... for all professional arborists. It combines all the best pieces of my library into one user-friendly book."

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Colorado State University (November 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889143049
• ISBN-13: 978-1889143040
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #696,998 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Reference for Denver Gardeners, February 6, 2010

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This book was suggested by our arborist, Norm Fairow. It has excellent photography, is easy to read, comprehensive text and clearly explains the steps to eradicate or control a disease on garden plants. While looking at some of the photos, I'm eager for spring to see if my plant leaves are healthy or infected. Since it is winter, I have many chores to perform to control diseases that are dormant. I highly recommend this book for all Central Rockies gardeners!

5.0 out of 5 stars If you have trees, you need this book!, July 26, 2009

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This is one of the best books I have seen. If you have trees, you need this book! The pictures are excellent. Each problem contains information on diagnosis and damage. Then it explains the disease cycle and management. It has an index listing of trees and problems, or you can just look up a problem according to insects. This book is worth every penny it costs!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference, April 4, 2009

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Sarah (Montana) - See all my reviews

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My company, in Montana, is expanding to include treatment of trees. We needed some help to learn id of different pests, and this book fit the bill. The pictures are great, and the descriptions are thorough and very helpful. I was pleased to discover an extensive id key in the back of the book, which should make id on-site much easier. Highly recommend!