Tree Pruning and Tree Health Books

American Horticultural Society Pruning & Training Manual

# BOO188

Guidebook by the American Horticultural Society is a practical handbook to the correct pruning and training of ornamental trees, climbing plants, shrubs, roses, fruit trees, and more. Over 800 plants detailed with more than 1,500 illustrations and photos. New softcvoer version in 2011.
325 pages, softcover, color illustrations & photos.

Audubon Society Field Guide to Trees

# boo110

# boo111

These tree identification manual cover nearly every species in the US, divided into Eastern and Western regions. Over 700 full cover photos including pictures of bark, foliage, and fruit to aid in identifying a tree. Detailed physical descriptions of each species with habitat and range. 600+ pages with durable, waterproof vinyl cover.
600+ pages, softbound, color photos.

Manual of Woody Landscape Plants

# boo128

Considered by many green-industry professionals to be the ultimate tree identification reference, this book is an informative source on plant characteristics, culture, propagation, and uses. Fifth edition of Dirr's indispensable guide.
1187 pages, hardbound, photos.

Tree Basics

# boo137

Dr. Alex Shigo presents a 39 page illustrated booklet illustrating the basics of tree anatomy, and what is need for trees to live and thrive.
39 pages, pamphlet, illustrations & photos.

Tree Pruning Basics

# boo138

Pamphlet demonstrates proper pruning of trees for health and beauty. 32 pages with color illustrations & photos showing the do's and don'ts of pruning common trees.
32 pages, pamphlet, color photos.

New Tree Biology

# boo135

Dr. Shigo's 600 page exhaustive text on tree biology is accompanied by a dictionary of terms. Covers all aspects of tree biology in detail. An excellent resource for those who wish to maximize the health and longevity of the trees they care for. Hardcover, b&w illustrations and photos.
600 pages, hardbound, b&w photos and illustrations, dictionary of terms.

Modern Arboriculture

# boo134

Dr. Alex Shigo gives a thorough course on tree health, biology, and proper pruning and management. Very in-depth science and love of trees have gone into this book, making it a great resource.
423 pages, hardbound.

Pruning Trees Near Electrical Utility Lines

# BOO136 (English)

# BOO168 (English & Spanish)

This pocket field guide is designed to show qualified line-clearance workers proper pruning techniques, particularly for high-value trees in cities, residential areas, parks, campgrounds, scenic areas and highways, and other places where tree health, beauty and safety are important.
34 pages, softbound pamphlet.

New dual-language edition available! The same great content with English on one side of each page, with the Spanish translation on the opposite page. 34 pages of instruction in both English and Spanish (totaling 68 overall pages), softbound pamphlet.

Tree Pruning Photo Guide

# boo139

An informative photo guide discusses pruning for both attractiveness and health. The first and only book that takes you inside to show you how branches come on a tree. Once you know this, proper pruning becomes easy. A conversational style, plus step-by-step illustrations, makes it easy to understand.
186 pages, softbound, color photos.

Photo Guide to Evaluating Hazard Trees

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Assists in evaluating the hazard potential of trees. By providing a systematic rating approach, evaluations allow managers to identify hazard situations, rank their relative severity, and create a priority for work. Includes 16 page section containing 43 full-color figures, and many illustrations. Guidelines can be used to develop accurate hazard ratings. Excellent for anyone wanting work as a consulting arborist.
80 pages, softbound, b&white photos and illustrations.

Evaluating Tree Defects

# boo113

This compact photo guide explores the common ways trees fail and how to spot and evaluate the severity of the defect and the danger it may pose to the community or your climber.
26 pages, heavy card stock, spiral bound and laminated.

Consultant's Guide to Writing Effective Reports

# boo124

This book guides the consulting arborist through the multi steps process of report writing, from initial planning and organization of information through the final packaging and presentation of the finished report. The guide also contains three types of sample reports as models applying the book's principles and strategies.
100 pages, softbound, b&w illustrations.

Chain Saw Safety and Field Maintenance

# boo133

Dual language English/Spanish illustrated use and repair guide.
127 pages, softbound, color photos.

Shigo Books

The books of Dr. Alex Shigo, including Tree Pruning Basics, Tree Basics, and Modern Arboriculture, can be found here.