- Paperback: 512 pages
- Publisher: David & Charles; 3Rev Ed edition (30 Nov 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0715326643
- ISBN-13: 978-0715326640
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 17.4 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 251,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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definitive reference book --BBC Gardens Illustrated
…this remains the one reference book on woody plants I would not be without. It wastes no space on illustrations, preferring instead to let the descriptions do the talking. There are more than 10,500 entries including most, if not all, shurbs the gardener might wish to grow, whatever the size or type of garden. It's full of practical information and laced with stories and historical details. --BBC Gardens Illustrated
"…the one reference book on woody plants I would not be without. It wastes no space on illustrations, preferring instead to let the descriptions do the talking. There are more than 10,500 entries including most, if not all, shrubs the gardener might wish to grow, whatever the size or type of garden. It's full of practical information and laced with stories and historical details" --BBC Gardens Illustrated
…this remains the one reference book on woody plants I would not be without. It wastes no space on illustrations, preferring instead to let the descriptions do the talking. There are more than 10,500 entries including most, if not all, shurbs the gardener might wish to grow, whatever the size or type of garden. It's full of practical information and laced with stories and historical details. --BBC Gardens Illustrated
"…the one reference book on woody plants I would not be without. It wastes no space on illustrations, preferring instead to let the descriptions do the talking. There are more than 10,500 entries including most, if not all, shrubs the gardener might wish to grow, whatever the size or type of garden. It's full of practical information and laced with stories and historical details" --BBC Gardens Illustrated
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"The Hillier Manual of Trees & Shrubs" is widely recognised as an absolute classic in horticultural literature. Over 10,500 plants representing more than 650 genera are described in detail, making it an indispensable guide for any keen gardener or botanist. This is the definitive reference work on trees and shrubs. The horticulture notes have been compiled by members of the Hillier family from direct experience of growing plants and assessing their performance in different regions.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This is the handbook used by nurserymen, garden designers and professional gardeners. However, it is also a useful book for the keen beginner, as it is totally comprehensive, yet surprisingly easy to use.
It is not, make no mistake, a coffee-table book. An enormous number of trees, shrubs, climbers and conifers (these last two in their own sections at the back) are listed in order of Latin name. The print is quite small and there are no illustrations, but every variety you are ever likely to see offered for sale will be in these pages. Each genus has an introductory paragraph or two, often with very useful cultivation tips, and the various species and garden varieties follow. A simple set of symbols indicates which are tender, which need lime-free soil, which are evergreen and few other esoterica. For ease of use, the key is just inside the dustjacket; no annoying flicking back to the front to remind yourself which symbol is which.
At the end of the book, as well as a glossary, a pictorial guide to the meaning of some of the descriptive terms used, and some botanical explanations, there are a whole series of incredibly useful lists for the gardener. For example, "TREES and SHRUBS suitable for SHALLOW SOIL OVER CHALK", "SHRUBS suitable for HEAVY SHADE", and ""TREES and SHRUBS with RED or PURPLE FOLIAGE" (capitals in the original); you get the idea. There are 23 lists in all, then a further selection of "FLOWERING TREES and SHRUBS for EVERY MONTH", January to December. These are handy whether you are designing a garden from scratch or just picking a climber for an north-facing wall.
If you want to know more about the appearance of the plants than a brief description provides, you'll need a big, heavy photographic guide; though even the largest will have room for only a fraction of what's here. This book, however, is compact enough to shove in a satchel and take to the garden centre with you.
It is not, make no mistake, a coffee-table book. An enormous number of trees, shrubs, climbers and conifers (these last two in their own sections at the back) are listed in order of Latin name. The print is quite small and there are no illustrations, but every variety you are ever likely to see offered for sale will be in these pages. Each genus has an introductory paragraph or two, often with very useful cultivation tips, and the various species and garden varieties follow. A simple set of symbols indicates which are tender, which need lime-free soil, which are evergreen and few other esoterica. For ease of use, the key is just inside the dustjacket; no annoying flicking back to the front to remind yourself which symbol is which.
At the end of the book, as well as a glossary, a pictorial guide to the meaning of some of the descriptive terms used, and some botanical explanations, there are a whole series of incredibly useful lists for the gardener. For example, "TREES and SHRUBS suitable for SHALLOW SOIL OVER CHALK", "SHRUBS suitable for HEAVY SHADE", and ""TREES and SHRUBS with RED or PURPLE FOLIAGE" (capitals in the original); you get the idea. There are 23 lists in all, then a further selection of "FLOWERING TREES and SHRUBS for EVERY MONTH", January to December. These are handy whether you are designing a garden from scratch or just picking a climber for an north-facing wall.
If you want to know more about the appearance of the plants than a brief description provides, you'll need a big, heavy photographic guide; though even the largest will have room for only a fraction of what's here. This book, however, is compact enough to shove in a satchel and take to the garden centre with you.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
This is an excellent book for the keen gardener.
I've recently bought the latest revision as I had nearly worn out my old copy.
Not for the person who needs photos of the plants and trees, it's a serious reference book after all.
The written descriptions, final growing heights and widths, parentage, hardiness etc. etc. are second to none. I could not do without my own copy and I refer to it on a daily basis.
I've recently bought the latest revision as I had nearly worn out my old copy.
Not for the person who needs photos of the plants and trees, it's a serious reference book after all.
The written descriptions, final growing heights and widths, parentage, hardiness etc. etc. are second to none. I could not do without my own copy and I refer to it on a daily basis.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
This has long been the standard reference work for gardners and this updated edition is better presented than previous editions.
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Hilliers Manual of trees and shrubs
one of the few books which should be every gardeners shelves as a reference copy along with plant finder it is a most invaluable tool
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Excellent service on delivery and quality of book, disappointed there are no illustrations, cover gives the impression there would be.
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