Trees for Urban and Suburban Landscapes [Paperback]

Edward F. Gilman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 8, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0827370539 | ISBN-13: 978-0827370531 | Edition: 1

Presenting the most comprehensive all-in-one full-color tree guide for continental North America! This complete book includes the latest information on the cornerstones of tree management--selection, planting, establishment, fertilization--while giving practical details on over 1,000 species. More than 500 color photos make tree identification realistic and enable students to easily select the right tree for the right landscape. The first text to guide students through the tree selection process, Trees in Urban and Suburban Landscapes is the most complete reference on tree culture and management.

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About the Author

Dr. Edward Gilman is a professor at the University of Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 688 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (January 8, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827370539
• ISBN-13: 978-0827370531
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #825,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive No-nonsense Tree Reference, October 16, 2007

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Steve Boehme "Steve" (Peebles, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trees for Urban and Suburban Landscapes (Paperback)

This book was written for professional tree managers but in laymen's terms. Gilman gives each tree one page, laying out the pros and cons of each tree in terms of suggested uses and future maintenance. It's easy to evaluate trees and learn about new ones.

Gilman is well respected among arborists and his "how-to" sections are a mini college-level course in arboriculture. There are also many useful lists.

As a retail nursery owner I see many tree books from glossy coffee-table volumes to pocket handbooks. This is the book I refer to most often. It's expensive but well worth it for anyone serious about spending money on trees.

5.0 out of 5 stars Trees for urban and suburban landscapes. EF Gilman, May 25, 2007

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John B. Hoile "John Hoile" (Cowra NSW, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trees for Urban and Suburban Landscapes (Paperback)

Essential for anyone serious about trees in the urban landscape.

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5.0 out of 5 stars well worth the price, January 14, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Trees for Urban and Suburban Landscapes (Paperback)

this is the most informative tree book i have found. not a picture coffee table book-- it has no color pictures, but excellent details on choosing plants and cultural needs.