The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers

By George Ernest Brown

Book Overview

How, when, and where to prune? The questions that beset every gardener never change, but the solutions do. The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers recommends the best pruning techniques and practices. This unique encyclopedic treatment details the best pruning methods for more than 450 genera of trees, shrubs, conifers, and woody climbers. The A-Z format covers several thousand species, yet remains a manageable and practical reference. Kirkham clearly explains the reasons behind pruning techniques as well as how to apply them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 160469002X
• ISBN13: 9781604690026
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent all-round pruning guide

The book is well illustrated and carefully explains the prunning process for hundreds of plants, trees, etc..

Great Resource!

I ordered this book for my boyfriend, who owns a tree service. He loves the book and has learned a great deal of new information from it! It is a great reference to use on the job! Thanks!