Catalog of proven plants- trees, shrubs...

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Information about 2872 proven plants, including new ones, available in Polish garden centers and nurseries. The plants for list for the catalogue were selected and recommended by members of Polish Nurserymen Association.

The description of each plant consists of: a short description of its key features, requirements and uses, sketch of its shape upon maturity (after 10 or 30 years) and a photo. In addition, there are: the zone of frost resistance, preferred sunny position, designation of plants suitable for urban areas, graphic distinction of insect-friendly(i.e. honey-, pollen-, nectar- and honeydew-producing), pioneer plants in terms of their drought resistance.

This edition of the catalogue, which is a bestseller among gardening handbook in Poland, presents:

- 512 coniferous trees and shrubs,

- 296 deciduous trees,

- 664 deciduous shrubs,

- 48 terrace garden plants,

- 280 heather plants,

- 192 climbers,

- 144 roses,

- 440 perennials,

- 152 grasses,

- 112 orchard plants,

- 32 ornamental plants with edible fruit.

In addition to the characteristics of nearly 3,000 ornamental plants in the catalogue you will find chapters on:

Garden planning,

Planting guidelines and plant care,

Selection of plants with tips on what to consider when shopping,

Combating common pests and plant diseases,

Biological protection recommendations and proven solutions for plant protection against diseases and pests,

Inspirations 107 arrangements to recreate in the garden or green areas based on the catalogue.

The catalogue has been the basic source of information about plants available in European market for years. It is also a practical and valued tool in the industry, used by both professionals and amateurs. Easy to carry around, no internet connection necessary, it helps when shopping in garden centers for both customers and sellers. It helps visualize the ideas of landscape architects, and facilitates the decision making process for which plants you want to have in the garden. It makes the selection easier and faster by narrowing down information to proven plants, recommended by nurserymen.