Sponsored by The Britton Fund, this compendium is a collection of articles regarding the taxonomy, anatomy, and physiology of trees in the landscape of Western United States. The content contained within this publication is based on articles originally published as a highly regarded series in the Western Arborist, the educational magazine of the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. Focal topics include tree morphology, the rhizosphere, water and nutrient management, diseases and disorders, growth and hormones, pruning, mulching, irrigation, energy, and reproduction. Individual chapters discussing specific tree parts (leaves, stems, wood, bark, and roots) are also included.
Lead author Jim Downer brings together exceptional experts to discuss the science of trees important to landscape management in the region. Coauthors and distinguished research specialists whose voices are collected in this book include Matt Ritter, Ed Bobich, Bruce Hagen, Linda Chalker-Scott, Kevin T. Smith, and Igor Lacan. A must-have for tree enthusiasts and professionals alike!
(2023, softcover, 193pp.)