TL;DR: This voluminous book (originally published in 1975) is an impressive compilation of information on more than 1000 species of woody plants.
Abstract: This voluminous book (originally published in 1975) is an impressive compilation of information on more than 1000 species of woody plants. Species are Other CABI sites ISBN : 0875633471 Record Number : 19920311278 Publisher : Stipes Publishing Co Location of publication : Champaign, Illinois Country of publication : USA Language of text : English Language of summary : English Indexing terms for this abstract: Organism descriptor(s) : plants Descriptor(s) : landscaping, ornamental plants, Ornamental woody plants, woody plants Identifier(s) : Dirr, M.A, landscape gardening, ornamentals, United States of America Geographical Location(s) : Canada, USA Broader term(s) : eukaryotes, APEC countries, Commonwealth of Nations, Developed Countries North America, America, OECD Countries arranged alphabetically but some are dealt with as footnotes to these under the heading 'Related species' to avoid repetition. Each taxon is described (many with line drawings) and data on hardiness, habit, growth rate, pests and diseases, landscape value, cultivars, propagation and native habitat are included. Scientific and common names are indexed. A glossary of taxonomic terms used in the identification of woody plants and a useful bibliography of reference books on trees and shrubs are also given.
TL;DR: The third edition represents a complete revision and update to reflect the latest trends in plant selection and maintenance practices and evaluate them based on the most recent research and experience as mentioned in this paper, including plant structure and function, plant selection, site selection and preparation, climatic influences, transplantation, water/soil/nutrient management, environmental hazards, diseases, insects, and IPM.
Abstract: This text is a comprehensive, analytical, and logically organized guide offering a strong scientific and technical background for training and practice in the field of arboriculture. The third edition represents a complete revision and update to reflect the latest trends in plant selection and maintenance practices and evaluate them based on the most recent research and experience. All aspects of tree, shrub and vine care are covered, including plant structure and function, plant selection, site selection and preparation, climatic influences, transplantation, water/soil/nutrient management, environmental hazards, diseases, insects, and IPM (Integrated Pest Management).