The Tree book : superior selections for landscapes, streetscapes, and gardens /
Michael A. Dirr & Keith S. Warren.
- 939 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Includes index.
Introduction -- Why we wrote this book -- Origins of new shade and ornamental trees: the role of serendipity and breeding -- Provenance -- Tree sizes -- Cultivar names and trademarks -- A-Z trees.
"The Tree Book is the go-to reference to more than 2,400 species and cultivars, from two of the biggest names in horticulture... Each tree profile includes the common and botanical names along with details on foliage; flowers, seeds, fruits, and cones; native range; adaptability; and popular uses in landscapes."--Back cover.