The text reflects the passions of the author and gives full details of the plants, from the latest changes to revisionist thinking on the ever-expanding limits of cold hardiness. Including more than 3,500 color photographs and indispensable lists for choosing exactly the right plant for the right purpose, this is an unsurpassed resource for tree and shrub identification and selection.

3500 photographs. Over 380 genera. More than 3700 species and cultivars.

Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs is the most comprehensive visual reference to more than 3700 species and cultivars. From majestic evergreens to delicate vines and flowering shrubs, Dirr features thousands of plants and all the essential details for identification, planting, and care. Color photographs show each tree's habit in winter, distinctive bark patterns, fall color, and more. Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs is a critical addition to any garden library.