Native Trees, Shrubs, & Vines: A Guide to Using, Growing, and Propagating North American Woody Plants

Native Trees, Shrubs, and Vines is the third volume in William Cullina's series on native North American species. The guide covers nearly one thousand native woody plants of temperate North America, arranged alphabetically by genus and species. For each plant, Cullina provides taxonomic and genetic data, Latin name pronunciations, optimal geographic ranges, soil needs, light and habitat requirements, pruning and disease information, and propagation difficulty ratings. The book also notes each species' value for attracting wildlife and discusses the threat of invasive species. The guide includes over 400 color photographs and recommendations for conditions under which various species thrive. Cullina emphasizes ecological gardening through the use of strictly native flora and environmentally-responsible native plant landscaping. The book is intended as a resource for landscape designers and home gardeners selecting and cultivating native species.