It also covers an extensive range of cultivars for each species. Apr 03, Amy rated it it was amazing. A must have for a horticulturist. Excellent reference book Jul 19, Janet rated it it was amazing. My horticultural bible. This is the bible of all things trees and shrubs. It has a permanent place on my desk as I work on landscape designs. Dirr has a very clear writing style and knows his subject in and out. My only critique is that his point of view is very SW oriented, which is to be expected from any plant specialist.
Oct 07, Toni rated it really liked it Shelves: horticulture , reference. Unlike the A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, this volume is all information and no nice color pictures but the information is invaluable to the student of horticulture and landscape design. I often refer back to this book to identify a tree or shrub or to find the mature dimensions of a such.
Oct 16, Meghan rated it it was amazing Shelves: gardening. This is a must have for serious gardeners! There's tons of info on shrubs and trees including specifics on many, many cultivars. He is extremely knowledgeable, funny, and gives detailed opinions on different plants rather than just the textbook info.
Jan 07, Nanette rated it it was amazing Shelves: reference. As an land architect I am never without this book. Nov 15, Stacy Ling rated it it was amazing. Must have reference book. Nov 09, Barb rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Gardeners. Shelves: reference , gardening , own. Exhaustive treatment of ornamental trees and shrubs. The only thing I'd fault here is the author's sometimes snarky and self-satisfied tone, and the inadequacy of the illustrations.
Nov 26, Jane Milliman rated it it was amazing Shelves: plants , favorites. The bible. Jun 06, Pricia rated it it was amazing. LOVE this book. Love Dirr. He is "the man who wrote the book" on trees I have unresolved tree envy. Before you plant, consult. Aug 15, Dragonfly rated it it was amazing. Best book out there on shrubs and trees in North America! Great sense of humor too! Kirk rated it it was amazing May 08, Christy rated it it was amazing Aug 31, Catherine Bai rated it really liked it Jul 09, Jen rated it really liked it Feb 22, Nicole rated it it was amazing Jul 07, BJ rated it it was amazing Aug 22, Alissa rated it it was amazing Feb 27, Natalie rated it really liked it Jan 27, Maggie rated it it was amazing Nov 03, Jamaiel rated it it was amazing Sep 29, Kim rated it it was amazing Apr 14, Paheal rated it really liked it Jun 22, Jessica Van Bladel rated it it was amazing Dec 25, Mark J.
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Plants that are an indispensable element of landscape designs are also an important integral part owing to their operational and aesthetic functions to the environment.
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