Dirr's encyclopedia of trees and shrubs /
Dirr, Michael.
Portland, Or. ; London : Timber Press,
2011.
This volume combines the author's two previous titles, (Diirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs, and Dirr's Trees and Shrubs for Warm Climates) under one cover. It is fully updated with new plants, photography, and commentary. From evergreens to vines and flowering shrubs, this encyclopedia 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.
Includes indexes.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A-Z Encyclopedia of trees and shrubs -- Selecting plants for specific characteristics or purposes -- Flower color -- Flowering sequence -- Fragrant flowers -- Fruit -- Fall color -- Winter interest -- Shade tolerance - Salt tolerance -- Tolerance to moist or wet soils -- Tolerance to dry soils -- Street and urban planning -- Hedging -- Evergreens for specimans, groupings, screens, and groves -- Weeping or columnar habit -- Vines for flowers, fruit, and fall color -- Hardiness zones -- Index of botanical names -- Index of common names.
This volume combines the author's two previous titles, (Diirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs, and Dirr's Trees and Shrubs for Warm Climates) under one cover. It is fully updated with new plants, photography, and commentary. From evergreens to vines and flowering shrubs, this encyclopedia 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.
Ornamental trees
Ornamental shrubs