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Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs: An Illustrated Encyclopedia

This bestselling encyclopedia, illustrated with brilliant photographs, describes the best woody plants adapted to cooler climates, showing both habit and details of more than 500 species, and including some 700 additional cultivars and varieties. Brief cultural information is supplied for each plant, as well as Dirr's perceptive comments and opinions.

Themes
gardeningnature
Setting
USA
Audience
adult
Length
long · 494 pages

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