A first among conifer and ginkgo guides
"Landscape selection of conifers and their cultivars for the
Southeastern U.S. is now made easier. This is a guide every
conifer-seeking gardener and landscaper in the region will want to
consult."--Ronald W. Lance, author of Woody Plants of the Southeastern
United States: A Winter Guide
"Bravo! We finally have a reference suitable for conifer enthusiasts in
the southern United States that explores not just the common conifers
found in nurseries and landscapes but also introduces a plethora of
species and varieties rarely encountered in the South and deserving
greater use."--Dave Creech, Director, Stephen F. Austin Gardens
"A good guide to what conifers may be used in the home landscape and any
requirements necessary for their success."--Don Howse, Porterhowse Farms
Conifers are among the most beautiful and versatile of all landscape
plants, offering year-round variety of color, form, and texture. They
remain underutilized in the South, in part because of the common
misconception that they are not adaptable to the climate. Laying such
claims to rest, this book introduces readers to conifers that grow
successfully in southern landscapes.
Gardeners in the South traditionally have relied on the mass of
spectacular spring blooms as the mainstay of their landscapes. However,
with the addition of conifers or cultivars of the genus ginkgo,
homeowners can enjoy twelve months of low maintenance color. Tom Cox and
John Ruter present a variety of conifers that grow from Virginia to
Florida to Texas. They provide tips on growing, pruning, preventing
disease and pest problems, and on proper selection and cultivation
requirements--all unique to the Southeast.
In short, this guide includes essential information about what to buy,
where to plant it, and how to maintain it. It also offers advice on
what to expect from mature conifers and ginkgo while suggesting genera
and species that have proved adaptable and cultivars that have performed
well in the southeastern United States. Landscaping with Conifers and
Ginkgo for the Southeast is a compilation of years of research and
horticulture experience that will aid anyone, whether novice or
professional, in creating beautiful year-round landscapes.
