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Peter McHoy began his horticultural career as a seedanalyst before entering publishing over 35 years ago. He has been on the staff of six gardening magazines, three as editor, and has written over 30 books on plants and gardens. He contributes articles to Water Gardener. Essential Water Garden and Practical Householder. He is also a photographer and runs a horticultural photo library.

Introduction The role of garden trees Planning for year round interest The question of size Practical considerations Patios and containers Buying and Planting Shopping at garden centres Buying from tree specialists Choosing a good specimen Problem soils and sites Planting Planting bare-rooted trees Tree Care The early years Stakes and supports Pruning and training Pest and disease control Caring for trees in containers Tree Directory Abies koreana Acer davidii Acer griseum Acer palmatum 'Atropupureum' Amelanchier lamarkii Arbutus unedo Betula pendula 'Youngii' Caragana arborescens 'Pendula' Catalpa bignonoides 'Aurea' Cercis siliquastrum Cornus kousa Cotoneaster 'Hybridus Pendulus' Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' Crataegus prunifolia Eucryphia x nymansis 'Nymansay' Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' Ilex aguifolium Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket' Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii' Magnolia x soulangeana Malus floribunda Malus tschonoskii Malus 'John Downie' Prunus 'Amanogawa' Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii' Prunus 'Kanzan' Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' Prunus sargentii Prunus serrula Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis' Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' Rhus typhina Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' Sorbus vilmorinii Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii' Ulmus minor 'Dampieri Aurea' Glossary Bibliography Index Acknowlegements