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Brown, George E. 1917-1980.

The pruning of trees, shrubs and conifers / by George E. Brown ; with a new foreword by Roy Lancaster. - 2nd ed. / rev. and expanded by Tony Kirkham. - Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2009. - 338 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

This ed. originally published in hardcover in 2004. Includes index.

The general principles of pruning -- The pruning of trees and conifers -- The pruning of shrubs and climbers -- Pruning in special circumstances -- Pest and disease control -- The specific pruning needs of the genera.



How, when, and where to prune? The questions that beset every gardener never change, but the solutions do. The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers recommends the best pruning techniques and practices.

This unique encyclopedic treatment details the best pruning methods for more than 450 genera of trees, shrubs, conifers, and woody climbers. The A–Z format covers several thousand species, yet remains a manageable and practical reference. Kirkham clearly explains the reasons behind pruning techniques as well as how to apply them.


ISBN: 9781604690026 160469002X

LCCN: 2003053707

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA979744 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015347528 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Trees--Pruning.
Shrubs--Pruning.
Conifers--Pruning.
Pruning.

LC Class. No.: SB125 / .B76 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 635.0442

National Agricultural Library Call No.: SB125 / .B76 2009