Trees for the Small Garden

Toomer, Simon

ISBN 10: 0881926833 / ISBN 13: 9780881926835

Published by Timber Press, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Trees for the Small Garden
• Publisher: Timber Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0881926833
• ISBN 13: 9780881926835
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Much more than just another tree encyclopedia, Trees for the Small Garden is a careful selection of the 100 best trees for use in small temperate gardens. Each entry includes lavish photographs and clear information about growth rate, care requirements, and seasonal interest. An extensive, illustrated tree-selector table allows readers to quickly choose that special tree that will make their garden a source of envy. This book will be an invaluable resource for every suburban gardener seeking to get the most out of their garden space.

About the Author

Simon Toomer is Director of the National Arboretum, Westonbirt, where he oversees management and development of the world-class collection of over 17,000 trees and shrubs. He has worked in forestry, woodland management, and arboriculture throughout his life in both the private and public sectors. He holds a master’s degree in forestry and the Royal Forestry Society’s Professional Diploma in arboriculture, and has traveled widely in pursuit of trees. He is the author of Trees for the Small Garden.