This book surveys landscape plants in Eastern North America. It examines over 1500 species and many additional varieties and cultivars and includes information on nomenclature, plant size, growth rate and form and function. It also explores the environmental needs and limitations that must be considered in selecting and maintaining these plants.
Excellent resource for gardeners referencing plants in Eastern North America. I love it.
"Invaluable reference for the landscape professional"
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As a landscape designer, I use this book almost daily as a complement to Michael Dirr's texts. The line drawings of each plant in youth and maturity provide a better idea of its habit than most pictures ever could. The "Problems and Maintenance" section has helped me avoid many potentially inferior plants, and the "Adaptability" information gives a nuanced understanding of wind tolerance, pH, light and water requirements. Finally, the "Seasonal Interest" symbol provides a finely tuned assessment of the plant's attractiveness throughout the year: I use it to find plants with year-around interest. This is a book for professionals who have to live, and die, by their plant recommendations.