Arboriculture: Integrated Management of Landscape Trees, Shrubs, and Vines (3rd Edition) - Hardcover

Harris, Richard Wilson; Clark, James R.; Matheny, Nelda P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0133866653 ISBN 13: 9780133866650

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 1998

Synopsis

An invaluable reference tool for anyone interested in plant life, this comprehensive and logically organized guide describes current and new woody landscape plant selection and maintenance practices, and evaluates them based on the most recent research and experience. Providing a strong scientific and technical background for the training and practice of arboriculture, this all-in-one reference ties plants with site and management practices to create healthy, sustainable landscapes, and evaluates current and recommended practices of the basis of research. It now gives biological as well as common names of species, evaluates new American and European research finding that apply to trees, and modifies maintenance recommendations throughout, and also includes a new Sunset National Plant Climate map (in color) with 45 climate zones based on latitude, elevation, ocean influence, and mountains and terrain. An ideal studying guide when used in tandem with the International Society of Arboriculture's Certification Guide. For professionals in Landscape Horticulture, Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, and Landscape Architecture.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This revision examines the future of arboriculture in light of new information and maintenance practices. Readers will gain an understanding of plants and plant processes while improving their ability to analyze problems and practices. The text effectively integrates the management of the environment with the maintenance of landscape plans.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0133866653
• ISBN 13: 9780133866650
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 687