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Native Trees for North American Landscapes
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by:
Sternberg, Guy
Wilson, James W.
Wilson, Jim
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Publisher:
Timber Press
Published: OR
ISBN: 0881926078
Format:Hardcover
Pages:552
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Book Description
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As our environment becomes increasingly fragile, the benefits of utilizing and preserving native trees become increasingly important. For the home gardener and horticulture professional alike, recognizing indigenous species versus exotic
cultivars is only the first step on a journey of education and appreciation. With Sternberg and Wilson as guides, the vast quantity and nearly infinite variety of native plant material found from the Atlantic coast to the Continental Divide is explored
in precise and practical detail in this accessibly readable account of more than 650 species and varieties. Balancing objective data with subjective opinion, Sternberg shares essential information, such as how to successfully avoid construction damage,
before devoting the core of the book to an exceptionally comprehensive menu of native trees. Alphabetically arranged by botanic name, each profile is packed with valuable cultural and descriptive information. Supported by more than 500 color photographs,
convenient at-a-glance tree selection lists, and directories of Internet and Natural Heritage contacts, Sternberg's authoritative guide is an indispensable addition to any landscape library. Carol Haggas
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Product Description:
Trees are natural focal points of any landscape --- living structural elements. They inspire an appreciation of nature as well as providing food and shelter for wildlife. For all these reasons, the choice of
a tree for your landscape should be carefully considered. Many common native trees are just as beautiful as cultivated exotics. Since they have evolved with local conditions and are well adapted to their climate, soil, and pests and diseases, native
trees often require less maintenance than exotics and won't escape to invade a balanced ecosystem.
The authors have spent their lives studying native trees and their environments. Their extensive knowledge is distilled in this comprehensive
cross section of trees native to North America, from the Atlantic to the Rockies and from the treeless tundra of northern Canada to the Gulf Coast. They explain how to choose trees appropriate to a particular area, whether by planting new specimens or
preserving those already on site. The main section of the book is divided into tree profiles, each describing flowers and fruit, native and adaptive range, culture, and problems. The authors also list the best seasonal features --- whether a tree has
striking bark in winter, for example, or bright fruit in fall. In all, more than 650 species and varieties, and more than 500 cultivars, are discussed.
Packed with stunning color photos, this fresh, inspired look at native trees is sure to be
read cover to cover by gardeners and woods walkers alike.
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