The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs (Hillier Gardener's Guide) - Softcover

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

"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.