[W.O.R.D] The Tree Book Superior Selections for Landscapes Streetscapes and Gardens [PDF EBOOK EPUB]

and caring for trees. Valuable insights relating to climate change, species diversity, invasiveness,
native and exotic species, and the ever-expanding list of pests and diseases.― —Kris Bachtell,
vice president, Collections and Facilities, The Morton Arboretum “An encyclopedia of the
tree in all its forms, with a North American slant, but extensive enough to be useful to gardeners
across the globe.― —Gardens Illustrated “Never has it been more important to plant trees,
quality trees, and for those tasked with choosing them, The Tree Bookis the new definitive
reference.― —Marthaâ€s Vineyard Times “The Tree Book is both a complete guide to
help select trees for every environment and an artistic resource to browse for its beauty and
attention to detail.― —The Oregonian “Passionate prose and authoritative text… an
unbeatable wealth of information.― —The American Gardener “Good photographs to
illustrate and the text is clear and concise… a slight US bias but easily outweighed by the wealth
of data provided… for information on those trees we can grow this will provide a valuable source
of material.― —Professional Gardener “Every reputable landscaper should own a copy.―
—Marthaâ€s Vineyard Times  Michael A. Dirr, professor emeritus, horticulture, University of
Georgia, is widely acknowledged as one of the leading experts on trees and shrubs for landscapes
and gardens. He holds BS and MS degrees in horticulture from The Ohio State University and the
Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts. Dirr has introduced over 200 woody plants to
cultivation and holds 29 patents with the UGA Research Foundation. With two partners, he
established Plant Introductions, Inc., a breeding and introduction company in 2006, selling it to
Bailey Nurseries in 2015. Dirr continues to work in lockstep with the American nursery industry to
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