Hilliers manual of trees and shrubs

A tree in the arboretum volcji potok, slovenia, labelled ulmus. Hillier nurseries has been growing top quality plants for more than 155 years. Moderately drought tolerant trees narrow crown street trees drought tolerant trees. May 30, 1991 the hillier manual of trees and shrubs hillier gardeners guide this edition has been thoroughly revised, with over 10,500 plants representing more than 650 genera described in detail. Shrubs discover a wonderful array of uk grown shrubs from our own nursery in hampshire. Whilst most authorities accept that they are one and the same, at least one treats fascinating as a separate cultivar owing to the difference in flower colour purpleblue in some specim. Elaeagnus quicksilver came to hillier via beth chattos suffolk garden and was first grown by the company and myself in the 1960s. These represent about 34 of the stock grown at hilliers nurseries. Our selection offers shrubs for all types of gardens and gardeners, and includes favourites such as ceanothus, fuchsia and viburnum. The hillier manual of trees and shrubs paperback march 31, 2014 by john g hillier author 4. A substantial deciduous shrub growing to 4 metres ft tall and wide, it bears greygreen leaves and graceful pendent racemes of scented lilac flowers in summer. Buy the hillier manual of trees and shrubs 8th revised edition by hillier, john g.

The hillier manual of trees and shrubs by hillier nurseries staff a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. These plants will add structure and interest to your garden all year round and create a delightful backdrop for your borders. The new hillier manual of trees and shrubs gardening. It is not unusual to find well thumbed copies on potting benches, desks or even in the coat pockets of enthusiasts worldwide.

The hillier gardeners guide to trees and shrubs by john kelly 1oct1995 hardcover. The new hillier manual of trees and shrubs gardening learning. Simply brit shipped with premium postal service within 24 hours from the uk with impressive delivery time. It also features plants associated with milder regions, reflecting the changing climate of the british isles.

The revised and updated ninth edition with 1,500 new plants. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Mar 31, 2014 the hillier manual of trees and shrubs paperback march 31, 2014 by john g hillier author 4. In the 21st century, leading up to the 150th birthday of hillier nurseries and garden centres, every member of staff within the company recognises the achievements of the past, understanding that the business must. The hillier manual of trees and shrubs john g hillier on. Gardners catalog of plants, hillier manual of trees and shrubs 1972, an inspiration for the present publication. This edition has been thoroughly revised, with over 10,500 plants.

During this period of uncertainty, we have had numerous requests for delivery of plants to your homes so you can continue to enjoy your love of gardening and your outdoor space during these uncertain times. This invaluable handbook cum catalogue provides detailed descriptions of approximately 8 000 trees, shrubs, climbers, conifers and bamboos hardy in the northern hemisphere. The new, compact edition of this classic manual, with over 200,000 in print, adds 150 new plant entries to its encyclopedic 9,000 plants across more than 650 genera. It is not unusual to find well thumbed copies on potting. The centenary border at the sir harold hillier gardens. Once essentially a catalogue of one of the best nurseries the world had ever known, this manual, recently updated, will give you the guts of what you want to know about an enormous range of hardy trees, shrubs and vines.

Their origins, synonyms, botanical features and cultural requirements are all given here. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Hillier manual of trees and shrubs 9th for sale online ebay. Over 8,000 plants representing more than 650 genera are described in detail. The hillier manual of trees and shrubs is widely recognised as a classic horticultural literature, with more than 200,000 copies sold since first publication. Buddleja alternifolia, known as alternateleaved butterflybush, is a species of flowering plant in the figwort family, which is endemic to gansu, china. Sir harold hillier gardens and arboretum parks and gardens en. Hillier s manual of trees and shrubs by hillier, harold g. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. The name of the shrub has often been misspelt fascinating. An earlier hillier work of horticulturalhistorical comparison is sir harold hillier, desmond clarke, roy lancaster, and p. Buddleja davidii fascination is an old american cultivar raised by paul schmidt at youngstown, ohio, in 1940. Hilliers manual of trees and shrubs this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Roy lancasters top plant picks hillier garden centres.

This has long been my go to reference book in easy reach on my desk. This definitive reference work on the identification of trees and shrubs is recognised as a horticultural classic. It is an erudite source of information as well as a handy lookup companion for every gardener. Hillier s original goal has been achieved, and the gardens boast one of englands most comprehensive collections of hardy trees and shrubs.

Find our wide range of hardy nursery stock, including shrubs and perennials at all hillier garden centres. The hillier manual of trees and shrubs this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Hillier announces five new plants for 2020 local gardener. I suggested the name quicksilver when we added it the hillier manual of trees and shrubs back in 1971. The hillier manual of trees and shrubs hillier gardeners guide this book has sold over 200,000 copies and this latest edition features nearly new plant entries, as well as a complete update of royal horticultural society awards of garden merit. The hillier manual of trees shrubs hillier nurseries b 0060 y. The hillier manual of trees and shrubs is known affectionately as the plantsmans bible. The 8th edition has been thoroughly revised to keep the entries entirely up to date. The ninth edition of the hillier manual of trees and shrubs not only remains an enduring tribute to sir harold hillier and the gardens he created, but continues to. Mar 31, 2014 the hillier manual of trees and shrubs hillier gardeners guide by hillier nurseries winchester england 20070929 4. The hillier manual of trees and shrubs hillier gardeners guide by hillier nurseries winchester england 20070929 4. Hilliers manual of trees and shrubs is widely recognized as a classic of horticultural literature.

The worlds bestselling book on trees and shrubs expert books dr. In 1994 a landscape masterplan to guide the development of the gardens over the next fifty years was established to enable both the future development of the collection and its use by visitors. The hillier manual of trees and shrubs hillier gardeners guide. This is the definitive reference work on trees and shrubs. This 9th edition has been fully updated by renowned plantsman roy lancaster and botanists from the royal horticultural society. Containing detailed descriptions of over 9000 plants representing more than 650 genera, this pocket edition is a handy reference for the gardener. It has been developed by hillier nurseries from a plant originally grown by famed plantsman roy lancaster, who has a special association with the company, having worked under sir harold hillier for many years and helped collate the original hillier manual of trees and shrubs. The hillier manual of trees and shrubs has been fully updated by renowned plantsman roy lancaster and botanists from the royal horticultural society. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. Sir harold, one of only two people ever to be knighted for services to horticulture, is perhaps best known for the hillier manual of trees and shrubs. Over 10,500 plants representing more than 650 genera are described in detail, making it an indispensable guide for any keen gardener or botanist. However, the hillier catalogue remains in folk memory and its spirit lives on in harold hillier s manual of trees and shrubs.