Shrubs

by Janet Meakin Poor and Garden Club of America

Photographs and text highlight the landscaping of trees and shrubs. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881923478
• ISBN13: 9780881923476
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.9" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

Impressive, lots of useful info not found in other books

I am very impressed with this unique book of over 900 shrubs that will add interest to any garden. The book starts with a glossary of botanical terms with b/w illustrations of the anatomy of leaves, flowers, fruits & conifers.Each shrub has botanical & common name, zone, native habitat, size, spread & shape as well as descriptions of leaves, flowers & fruit, plus soil & sunlight requirements, disease tolerance, transplanting & propagation advice.This is much more detailed than most reference books, giving information on winter appearance & landscaping value as well. There are 2-3 photos of each species including a full size view & leaf or flower close-ups.Appendices conveniently list shrubs by attributes including zone, light & soil requirements, & color of bloom. There is even information on sources for each species and gardens where each can be seen.Look for the companion book Plants That Merit Attention: Trees Vol. 1 which I also enjoyed.