Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #83473 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-30
• Binding: Paperback
• 512 pages

Tree Spirit, November 1999
...A bible for beginners and professionals alike, very clearly presented...

Synopsis
"The Hillier Manual of Trees & Shrubs" is widely recognised as an absolute classic in horticultural literature. Over 10,500 plants representing more than 650 genera are described in detail, making it an indispensable guide for any keen gardener or botanist. This is the definitive reference work on trees and shrubs. The horticulture notes have been compiled by members of the Hillier family from direct experience of growing plants and assessing their performance in different regions.

Customer Reviews

The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs
The book has all you need to know about trees and shrubs for in your garden, they are listed alphabetically with a miriad of symbols explaining the particular plants needs and wonts. The main drawback of the book is that it hasn't any pictures thus depriving you the idea of what the plant could look like in your garden, words can only describe so much.
The book has many new trees/shrubs not included before,
but what do they look like ?! Apart from the lack of photography the book is be an invaluble guide on the subject.

The verdant Inner sanctum
The tree and shrub (but also climbers/conifers/bamboo/and more) Gospel by the famous nursery since 1972. Revised and reprinted endlessly - and necessarily naturally!

For the professional and enthusiast, though this is text only! Cross-references, dates, and very specific information, like what bamboo flowered when and thus worth growing or not...

One of THE key reference guides for the professional
While architects may need pictures, this guide is produced as a serious reference work for the horticulture/design profesional.

invaluable.