Manual for Shaping and Pruning Ornamental Plants and Trees

Author: Hu Changlong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book introduces the purpose and significance of shaping and pruning ornamental plants, the basic principles, common tools, shaping and pruning principles, procedures, and timing, as well as techniques, methods, and special pruning techniques for ornamental plants. It provides a detailed introduction to the shaping and pruning of approximately 120 common ornamental flowering, fruiting, foliage, shade, and vine plants. The book combines both theoretical explanations of plant pruning and descriptions of practical techniques, integrating China's traditional pruning skills with advanced foreign technologies. The text is concise, easy to understand, and accompanied by clear illustrations that correspond to the text, making it a practical and innovative resource suitable for modern life. This book is suitable for reference by faculty and students of universities and colleges in the fields of horticulture, landscape architecture, environmental design, and property management. It is also ideal for landscape gardeners and enthusiasts of ornamental plants.