Author Description

For many years, the North Carolina State University Arboretum has held trials of new and unusual woody plants from around the world. In this book, the authors feature 150 of the Arboretum's unique trees, shrubs, and vines that deserve more widespread use in gardens around the country. Divided into four parts corresponding to the seasons, each "plant portrait" describes the plant, its relatives, and its culture, hardiness, propagation and garden uses. Superb color photographs illustrate each of the 150 plants. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.