Table of Contents
Contents
Preface and Acknowledgements
Introduction
1 Functional Uses of Vegetation in Urban and Rural Areas
Design
Environmental
Engineering
Aesthetic Functions of Trees and Shrubs
Detrimental Effects of Vegetation in Urban Areas
Further Investigation
References
2 Ornamental Qualities of Trees and Shrubs
Growth Rate
Plant Size
Shape
Habit
Types of Foliage
Flowers and Fruit
Bark
Further Investigation
Further Reading
3 Plant Identification – an Introduction
Botanical Classification
Common or Colloquial Names
Why do Plant Names Change?
What’s in a Name
Scheme for the Identification and Use of Plants by Family
References
4 Plant Families
Aceraceae Maple
Aquifoliaceae Holly
Araucariaceae Monkey Puzzle, Chile Pine
Asteraceae (Compositae) Daisy
Berberidaceae Barberry
Betulaceae Birch
Buddlejaceae Buddleja
Buxaceae Box
Caprifoliaceae Elderberry
Abelia
Lonicera (honeysuckle)
Sambucus (elderberry)
Symphoricarpos
Viburnum
Weigela
Celastraceae Spindle Bush
Cistaceae Rock Rose
Cornaceae Dogwoods
Cupressaceae Cypress
Ericaceae Heather
Fabaceae Broom, Laburnum and Gorse
Landscape trees from the Fabaceae
Landscape climbers
Landscape shrubs
Native shrubs
Fagaceae Beech and Oak
Nothofagus (southern beech)
Quercus (oak)
Fagus (beech)
Ginkgoaceae Ginkgo or Maidenhair Tree
Hamamelidaceae Witch Hazel
Hippocastanaceae Horse Chestnut
Juglandaceae Walnut
Lamiaceae Dead-Nettle or Mint
Magnoliaceae Magnolia and Tulip Tree
Malvaceae Mallow and Hibiscus
Myrtaceae Myrtle
Oleaceae Olive
Fraxinus (ash)
Jasminum (jasmine)
Ligustrum (privet)
Osmanthus
Syringa (lilac)
Pinaceae Pine, Cedar and Larch
Platanaceae Plane
Rhamnaceae Rhamnus and Ceanothus
Rosaceae Rose
Crataegus (hawthorn)
Malus (crab apple)
Prunus (cherry, plum, peach and almond)
Pyrus (pear)
Sorbus (rowan or mountain ash, whitebeam)
Shrubby genera in the Rosaceae
Cotoneaster
Rosa (rose)
Other genera
Rutaceae Rue
Salicaceae Poplar and Willow
Saxifragaceae
Solanaceae Potato
Taxaceae Yew
Taxodiaceae Redwood
Tiliaceae Lime
Ulmaceae Elm
Vitaceae Vine
References
Further Reading
5 Designing with Trees and Shrubs
Factors Influencing the Development of a Planting Scheme
Scale and situation
Site conditions
Soil
Development of a planting scheme
Plant associations
Post-planting management
Plants in a scheme
Characteristics of each plant
Purchasing plants from a nursery
Trees: Selection, Use and Management
Parkland trees
Conifers
Street trees
Semi-mature trees
Ornamental trees
Native or naturalistic-style planting
Staking of trees
Management of trees
Shrubs: Selection, Use and Management
Ground-cover shrubs: selection, use and management
Selection of species and varieties
Planting centres and setting out
Hedges: Selection, Use and Management
Functions of hedges
Hedges: establishment and planting
Management of overgrown hedges
Climbers: Selection, Use and Management
Shrubs and Shrubberies
Pruning of Shrubs
Further Investigation
References
Glossary
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Appendices
1: Parkland Trees
2: Native Trees and Shrubs in Britain and Ireland
3: Selection of Ground-cover Plants
4: Hedging Plants
5: Tough, Reliable Shrubs
6: Short-lived Shrubs
7: Shrubs with Scented Flowers and Foliage
8: Ornamental Autumn Interest
9: Shrubs and Trees for Winter Interest
10: Shrubs and Trees in Maritime Areas
Bibliography
Indices
Index of planting schemes and landscape trees and shrubs by country
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Index of pests and diseases
Plant Index
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