Tree Pruning: A Worldwide Photo Guide 3rd edition by Shigo, Alex L. (1989) Hardcover

by Alex L. Shigo

By Dr. Alex L. Shigo. 1989, Shigo and Trees. Covers branch anatomy, proper and improper cuts, topping, shaping, shearing, dressings, wildlife, safety, trees and people, trees and their associates, and much more. Features 126 color photographs, 24 black and white photographs, diagrams, appendix, and reference sources. 6-1/4" x 9-1/4". Softcover. 192 Pages.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Lauren Csaki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting little volume. It’s not a comprehensive book on pruning like the one I just finished by Gilman. It mainly focuses on how and why to make your pruning cut right above the branch collar. Lots of great photos of trees, wounds, proper cuts, lots of cross sections through a trunk/branch to show you what’s going on inside. Not a lot of text, just an ardent and thorough plea to please make proper cuts right above the branch collar! There is some assorted text at the end, some excerpts from other tree experts the author admires. It’s a great companion to a more thorough pruning text like Gilman.

[Will G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pictures and haikus about tree surgery.