Rainy Side Gardeners' Featured Book
Dogwoods
Dogwood trees and shrubs are unquestionably among the superstars of the ornamental garden. Although cornelian cherry (Cornus mas) and common dogwood
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Given the huge popularity of dogwoods as garden plants, not to mention the hundreds of choice selections and hybrids that have come to prominence in recent decades, it is surprising that there has never been a horticultural book on the genus. Paul Cappiello and Don Shadow fill this longstanding gap with this definitive treatment for gardeners and enthusiasts.
Providing a solid overview of all dogwoods of horticultural merit — including trees, shrubs, and groundcovers — the authors provide more than two hundred stunning photos to help with the daunting tasks of identification and plant selection. They offer helpful details on cultivation, combating pests and diseases (including the dreaded dogwood anthracnose), and the fundamentals of breeding and selection. Based on years of research, first-hand observation, and interviews with dozens of specialists and nurserypeople, Dogwoods is an unprecedented guide to the diversity of plants available in nurseries today. Written in engaging and informative prose, this book will be treasured by generations of gardeners.
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