Overview
Trees and Shrubs for Foliage, part of The Woody Plant series, showcases leaves of every shape, size and color, with full cultivation notes and hardiness zone information, and lively text full of historical reference and anecdote. The spectacular photographs will inspire you to re-examine foliage and the impact it can have on your garden. The first three books in The Woody Plant series focus on key features of woody plants: Flowers, Foliage and Fragrance. With each book, gardeners can optimize their knowledge of the plants in their garden and pursue their passion for new ones. Elegantly designed and easy to use, each book in The Woody Plant series also includes: Over 100 plant genera, over 600 species and cultivars Details of plant height and width, size, shape and color Country of origin, common and scientific names, and derivations Full cultivation needs, pests and diseases, hardiness zones Trees and shrubs for smaller gardens Over 250 color photographs Mail order sources, comprehensive index and bibliography The other titles in series are: Trees and Shrubs for Flowers (pb: 1-55297-630-0; hc: 1-55297-631-9) and Trees and Shrubs for Fragrance (pb: 1-55927-632-7; hc: 1-55297-633-5).
Full Product Details
Author: Pat Greenfield ,
Glyn Church
Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
Imprint: Firefly Books Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 23.50cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 29.10cm
Weight: 0.921kg
ISBN: 9781552976289
ISBN 10: 1552976289
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 29 September 2002
Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
These books are very well done.--Johnson Thane Library News for Zoos and Aquariums (01/01/2003) This is a fine and affordable set of books, any or all of which would make a good addition to either a public or horticultural library.--Ron Gilmour E-Streams Vol. 6, No. 2 Unparalleled in-depth coverage of each desirable trait.--Donna Seaman Booklist (11/15/2002) Superb plant-selection aids with pictures and growing tips.--George Weigel Harrisburg Patriot News (12/11/2003) Many less common trees ... lovely book.-- (11/16/2002) Commentary on suitability, hardihood, and planting instructions. The layout is attractive and the information appropriate to the beginning gardener, landscaper, and homeowner.-- (01/01/2004) Accurate, and the writer's enthusiasm for shrubs and trees ... is contagious.-- (12/04/2002) Lavishly illustrated ... detailed ... presents a different angle on plants that too often are casually chosen.-- (05/18/2003) Especially appealing to me ... beautiful trees and shrubs specifically chosen for their extraordinary array of leaves in every shape, size and color.-- (04/18/2003)
Commentary on suitability, hardihood, and planting instructions. The layout is attractive and the information appropriate to the beginning gardener. -- Mary Ellen Snodgrass American Reference Books Annual, Volume 35 (01/01/2004)
Especially appealing to me ... beautiful trees and shrubs specifically chosen for their extraordinary array of leaves in every shape, size and color.--Mary Cameron Frey Chicago Sun-Times (04/18/2003)
Author Information
Glyn Church is the author of Hydrangeas. He has spent a lifetime with plants. He studied at Pershore College of Horticulture in Worcestershire, England, and the famous Chelsea Physic Garden in London to gain a Master of Horticulture. Today, he and his wife Gail operate Woodleigh Nursery, a specialist nursery selling rare plants, where he grows an extensive range of plants for fragrance and has a seven acre display garden. Photographer Pat Greenfield's books include Hydrangeas.
