Trees and shrubs are the backbone of any landscape design. Their primary use is to contribute shape, texture, and large masses of subtle color to the landscape, but many trees and shrubs also have spectacular seasonal blooms. Most books on trees and shrubs are organized around simple alphabetical listing of species, but this book includes a detailed 86-page narrative section that shows how to design and plan a landscape with trees and shrubs, and how to nurture and maintain these important structural members of the landscape.