Form & Foliage Guide to Trees & Shrubs
ISBN: 1740452178
Authors: Susin Leong & Tracy Loughlin
Publisher: Murdoch Books, September 2003

This 500?page softcover guide presents a curated collection of more than 250 noteworthy trees and shrubs suited to garden landscapes. It is lavishly illustrated with full?page colour photographs and accompanying detail shots, offering both inspiration and practical information for plant selection and design.

Each entry includes a readable description of the plant’s form, foliage, flowering habits, and seasonal interest. Clear cultivation notes provide guidance on preferred climate, soil types and maintenance requirements. Familiar and unusual species are grouped by functional categories—deciduous and evergreen trees, flowering specimens, foliage interest and fruiting plants—making it easy to explore suitable options for whatever your garden needs.

Sized for ease of reference in the garden or nursery, this volume combines visual appeal with user?friendly layout. Its authoritative yet conversational tone reflects the hands?on experience of its authors, inviting readers to appreciate both aesthetics and horticultural utility as seasonal changes shape the garden’s character.

Perfect for the Australian gardener seeking elegant structure, colour and year?round form, this guide provides reliable selections and practical direction to enhance outdoor spaces with trees and shrubs that thrive in local conditions.

SOFT COVER BOOK, IN EXCELLENT PRE-LOVED CONDITION.  ISBN 1740452178

500 PAGES