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Trees for the Small Garden

Name: Trees for the Small Garden
Author: Simon Toomer
ISBN: 9780881926835

by Simon Toomer

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Overview

Much more than just another tree encyclopedia, Trees for the Small Garden is a careful selection of the 100 best trees for use in small temperate gardens. Each entry includes lavish photographs and clear information about growth rate, care requirements, and seasonal interest. An extensive, illustrated tree-selector table allows readers to quickly choose that special tree that will make their garden a source of envy. This book will be an invaluable resource for every suburban gardener seeking to get the most out of their garden space.

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San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles

"Much more than just another tree encyclopedia."

—San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles, June 2005

About the Author, Simon Toomer

Simon Toomer is Director of the National Arboretum, Westonbirt, where he oversees management and development of the world-class collection of over 17,000 trees and shrubs. He has worked in forestry, woodland management, and arboriculture throughout his life in both the private and public sectors. He holds a master’s degree in forestry and the Royal Forestry Society’s Professional Diploma in arboriculture, and has traveled widely in pursuit of trees. He is the author of Trees for the Small Garden.

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San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles

"Much more than just another tree encyclopedia."

—San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles, June 2005

Library Journal

Toomer holds a master's degree in forestry and is curator of the National Arboretum, Westonbirt, England. For this A-to-Z directory, he has chosen more than 80 small trees-almost all 33 inches or fewer at maturity-that are suitable for small, temperate gardens. He begins with a brief introduction to siting, selecting, planting, and caring for trees, followed by the directory, which is arranged by scientific name. Each entry describes the tree and its features, emphasizing those of special interest: exfoliating bark, flowers, and so on. Toomer also notes the best site for the tree, how to care for it, and similar trees and suggested cultivars. A box in each entry shows at a glance mature height, U.S.D.A. hardiness zones, sun/shade tolerance, soil types, soil pH, and country of origin. Clear color photographs illustrate different aspects of the tree, from the entire tree to those features that distinguish it, such as bark, flowers, berries, leaf shape, or fall color. The final section, "Tree Selector," helps gardeners choose trees based on specific features or uses, including flowers, fruit/cones, foliage, fall color, bark, and winter interest. This attractive, useful guide is recommended for most public and horticulture libraries.-Sue O'Brien, Downers Grove P.L., IL Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.