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Trees & Shrubs (Botanica)

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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.

This book is a great, if you live in Asia or Europe.It's fair at best for the US.If you want books about about trees & shrubs of North America their are much better books you can buy.

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.

What tree is that? How tall does that shrub grow? Where can I find it? How do I grow it? All the answers are here for tree and shrub lovers. Great gift idea too!

I spend all winter reading gardening books. This book was disapointing. Its format is small. I like a nice big gardening book. Its information was sufficient, but it was not impressive. I am not sure I would have bought this book if I held it in my hands before I purchased it.

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.