Michael Dirr
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
951 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"From majestic evergreens to delicate vines and flowering shrubs, Dirr features thousands of plants with all the essential details for identification, planting, and care, plus full-color photographs showing a tree's habit in winter, distinctive bark patterns, fall color, and more. In a class by itself for its quality of information, the best researched recommendations for hardiness in the industry, beautiful photography, and Dirr's own preeminence...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
939 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"The Tree Book is the go-to reference to more than 2,400 species and cultivars, from two of the biggest names in horticulture... Each tree profile includes the common and botanical names along with details on foliage; flowers, seeds, fruits, and cones; native range; adaptability; and popular uses in landscapes" -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
493 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Visually beautiful, with over 1,600 color photographs of woody plants that bring the text to life, this volume is destined to become a standard reference source for gardening and botany. Entries are arranged alphabetically by scientific name and describe the habitat, foliage, flower, fruit, availability from commercial sources, and landscape use of U.S. northern trees and shrubs, suitable for zones 3 to 8. Readable, short essays reflect the experience...