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Universal and species-specific techniques are detailed here for the appropriate training and pruning of young and medium-aged trees and advice is given on challenges associated with pruning, including disease prevention. Eight new chapters in this second edition cover areas such as shrub pruning, tree biology, structural pruning, nursery pruning, industry standards, and writing pruning specifications for landscape trees. There is more material on the differences between pruning shade trees and smaller trees, and on species from both temperate and tropical climates. New learning features include objectives, key words, exercises, and challenge questions. The author teaches tree pruning at the University of Florida.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Illustrated Guide to Pruning FROM THE CRITICS
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Universal and species-specific techniques are detailed here for the appropriate training and pruning of young and medium-aged trees and advice is given on challenges associated with pruning, including disease prevention. Eight new chapters in this second edition cover areas such as shrub pruning, tree biology, structural pruning, nursery pruning, industry standards, and writing pruning specifications for landscape trees. There is more material on the differences between pruning shade trees and smaller trees, and on species from both temperate and tropical climates. New learning features include objectives, key words, exercises, and challenge questions. The author teaches tree pruning at the University of Florida. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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