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Illustrated Guide to Pruning
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by:
Gilman, Edward F.
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Publisher:
Delmar Thomson Learning
Published: January 15, 2002
ISBN: 0766822710
Format:Paperback
Pages:256
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Book Description
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Universal and species-specific techniques are detailed here for the appropriate training and pruning of young and medium-aged trees and advice is given on challenges associated with pruning, including disease prevention. Eight new
chapters in this second edition cover areas such as shrub pruning, tree biology, structural pruning, nursery pruning, industry standards, and writing pruning specifications for landscape trees. There is more material on the differences between pruning
shade trees and smaller trees, and on species from both temperate and tropical climates. New learning features include objectives, key words, exercises, and challenge questions. The author teaches tree pruning at the University of Florida.Copyright ©
2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Product Description:
This book provides guidelines for developing and maintaining sound architectural trunk and branch structure. It is written around the drawings and photographs to serve as the the main
teaching tool for students to learn by acutally pruning. The concepts presented in the drawings will provide enough information to allow you to begin pruning trees quickly, correctly and more efficiently. A must for anyone who works with trees and
shrubs.
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