Five hundred of America's most popular shrubs and trees are described in detail in this handsome, heavily illustrated book. Whether gardeners choose to plant shrubs and trees in small gardens, on large estates, or in pots to decorate patio or roof garden, this guide will help them make the right planting decisions. Shrubs and trees are arranged in alphabetical order, with full-color photos.Each entry includes ---- A general description of the plant-- Reference to the book's climate zone map for climate information-- Cultivation information.There is also information on pruning, transplanting, protecting against pests and diseases, and more. A fifteen-page reference table organizes and summarizes basic information about each shrub and tree. Hundreds of full-color photos.