The Tree Book: Superior Selections for Landscapes, Streetscapes, and Gardens

by Michael Dirr, Keith S. Warren

“A boon to all those who plant, care for, and love trees.”—Nina Bassuk, author of Trees in the Urban Landscape
 
The Tree Book is the go-to reference to more than 2,400 species and cultivars, from two of the biggest names in horticulture—Michael A. Dirr and Keith S. Warren. The featured trees include those widely available in the nursery trade, some new and promising choices, and a selection of overlooked options that deserve renewed interest. Each tree profile includes the common and botanical names along with details on foliage; flowers, seeds, fruits, and cones; native range; adaptability; and popular uses in landscapes.  The Tree Book  is a must-have resource for landscape architects, city foresters, horticulturists, and enthusiastic home gardeners.  
 

Genres: Gardening, Nature, Nonfiction, Horticulture, Reference

900 pages, Hardcover

Published April 30, 2019

Reviews

[Lorilin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very similar to Dirr’s giant Trees and Shrubs book. I still enjoy reading this one because it focuses exclusively on trees, provides a lot of info (duh), and is formatted a bit better. Specifically, I like how this book has recommended cultivars spaced out after the main tree species. Its easier on the eyes. It’s also really focused on good landscape trees, so it’s a very helpful book for the average homeowner.

[Dan Carey · Rating 4 out of 5]

With its size and weight, this is definitely not a field guide. Rather, its focus is on the horticultural attributes of trees. As such, it is a wonderful supplement to a field guide because of the additional information it provides. There's no way I'm ever going to read this, page by page. But I will be using it to satisfy curiosity about particular tree species on ad-hoc bases.