An illustrated guide to pruning
By: Edward F. Gilman
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Delmar
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Clifton Park, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 476
ISBN-13: 9781111307301
Subjects: Trees in cities; Ornamental trees; Pruning
Description: An Illustrated Guide to Pruning is essential for anyone interested in the pruning and maintenance of trees. Filled with updated color illustrations, photographs, and examples, this guide is designed to help readers understand and implement the appropriate pruning practices that are vital to developing sustainable structure in the first twenty-five years of a tree's life. Coverage includes a variety of information to overcome challenges associated with pruning, so topics include disease prevention, root pruning, mature tree pruning, and restoration following storms. With its simple tables, lists, and strategies, this book is an appealing resource for horticulture, landscape, and tree care personnel, and is a natural feature for botanical garden and arboreta bookstores.--COVER.
Notes: Rev. ed. of: Trees for urban and suburban landscapes. 1997.

Includes bibliographical references (p 465-470) and index.