by Gary D. Hightshoe and harlen d. Groe
Which shrubs grow best in indoor malls?
Which decidious trees can tolerate the high heat and air pollution of a southwestern
urban plaza?
Which evergreens thrive despite the roadway salt spray of a northern suburban winter?
Mammoth in scope yet easy to use, this unique reference summarizes and categorizes
key facts about the common and not-so-common woody plants available to Northern
American Landscape designers. It classifies more than 3,600 native and exotic trees,
shrubs, and vines by environmental suitability, aesthetic qualities, cultural
requirements, and design uses.
Through 10,500 photographs and a dazzling easy-search format, North American Plantfile
will ensure that you select the right plants for every landscaping project, every time.
Contents
Introduction.
Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, and Vines.
Evergreen Trees, Shrubs, and Vines.
Appendices: Form.
Bark.
Leaf.
Flower.
Fruit.
Culture.
Uses.
Region.
Index.
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