<p>With <i>Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs</i> and <i>Dirr's Trees and Shrubs for Warm Climates</i>, Michael Dirr set the gold standard for horticultural reference. This season, Timber Press is proud to publish his seminal work, <i>Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs</i>, the most comprehensive visual reference on this important subject. A combination of Dirr's bestselling books under one cover, adding new plants, new photographs, plus all new commentary in Dirr's signature style, it is the bible of woody plants. </p> <p>From majestic evergreens to delicate vines and flowering shrubs, Dirr features thousands of plants and all the essential details for identification, planting, and care, plus full-color photographs showing a tree's habit in winter, distinctive bark patterns, fall color, and more. In a class by itself for its quality of information, the best researched recommendations for hardiness in the industry, beautiful photography, and Dirr's own preeminence as a master plantsman, <i>Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs</i> is a critical addition to any garden library.</p>