Trees of the California Landscape A Photographic Manual of Native and Ornamental Trees

Name: Trees of the California Landscape A Photographic Manual of Native and Ornamental Trees
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ISBN: 9780520251243

ISBN-10: 0520251245

ISBN-13: 9780520251243

Edition: 2007

Authors: Charles Hatch, Phyllis M. Faber

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From the iconic lone cypress on the Monterey coastline to the palm trees of Beverly Hills and the magnificent coastal redwoods, trees are a defining element of California's spectacular and exceptionally diverse landscape. This abundantly illustrated, beautifully produced, easy-to-use volume is a one-stop guide to California's trees. An essential resource for gardeners, homeowners, landscape design professionals, and anyone interested in the state's abundant flora, it provides a comprehensive photographic compendium of 107 native and 311 ornamental species.Trees of the California Landscapegives the what, how, and where of tree selection, planting, and design, paying particular attention to…

Book details

List price: $65.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication date: 9/4/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 544
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.60" tall
Weight: 5.588
Language: English



The California Landscape


Topography


Geography


Climate


Trees in the Native Landscape


Regional native trees


Classification of native vegetation


Vegetation series dominated by trees


Native vegetation types and habitats


The interface: transitions between native and urban landscapes


Trees in Urban Landscape Design


Trees in urban landscape design


Types of urban landscapes


Arrangement of trees


Trees in various contexts


Codes and ordinances affecting tree planting


Design elements in tree selection


Planting and irrigation


Creative applications and special effects


Culture and maintenance


Special use and applications lists


Trees of the California Landscape (Compendium)


Taxonomy


Tree Structure


General Characteristics


Leaf Types


Leaves


Flower Types


Fruit Types


Glossary


Distribution of Trees by Classification


Trees by Family


Key to Tree Genera


Key to Tree Species


Index to Trees


Index to Common Names


Arboretums


Bibliography