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Arboretum Sources

The information put forth in this web page represents decades of personal experience.  References are continually used to verify the accuracy of the material being presented. The following references are used on a continual basis.

L.D. Terry Hawkridge, ISA Certified Arborist



Plant information:

The Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, Michael A.Dirr, 1998, ISBN 0-87563-800-7

Trees For American Gardens, Donald Wyman, 1974, Library of Congress # 65-16930

Shrubs & Vines For American Gardens, Donald Wyman, 1974, Library of Congress # 69-18249

Wyman's Gardening Encyclopedia, Donald Wyman, 1975, Library of Congress # 69-18250

 

Arboriculture:

A New Tree Biology, Alex L. Shigo, 1986,  161-164-245-416-443-852

Modern Arborculture, Alex L. Shigo, 1991, ISBN 0-943563-09-7

Arboriculture  Care of trees, Shrubs, and Vines in the landscape, Richard Harris, 1983, ISBN 0-13-043935-5

Arboretum Slideshows


Saunders' Tree Peonies in Hamilton's Grant Garden



Arboretum Workshops 


Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31
Family Weekend Tree Tours