Landscape Trees 1200 Species

Author: Zhang Tianlin
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book compiles 1,200 species of woody plants cultivated and commonly found wild in major cities and scenic areas of China, along with their important varieties, forms, and cultivated varieties, totaling 2,142 species, with a particularly rich selection of cultivated varieties. The tree species are arranged according to an advanced systematic classification of genera and families, with brief morphological descriptions provided for key genera. The descriptions of each tree species are concise and highlight key identification points, while also covering origin, distribution, habits, ornamental characteristics, landscape uses, and important economic value. All tree species are accompanied by complete Latin names, with most also featuring English names. The book includes 880 illustrations in total. It serves as an essential reference for students of landscape architecture, landscape architecture, ornamental horticulture, and tourism, particularly for learning about tree species and their identification. It also provides significant value for landscape gardeners in selecting, applying, and introducing tree species and varieties.
[Target Audience] Undergraduate and graduate students in landscape architecture and landscape plant science, landscape designers, urban planners.
[Table of Contents] Overview of Landscape Trees. Systematic Treatise on Landscape Tree Species.
I. Gymnosperms; II. Angiosperms. Appendices.
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