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Hardcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 1st Edition - Univ of California Press (2007), Like New, no dust jacket as issued. No marks, Gently read if at all. Binding is as new. 540 pages ; Illustrations ; 11 x 9 x 1.5 inches, 5 lbs. / 2.27 kg. . . . . . An essential resource for gardeners, homeowners, landscape design professionals, and anyone interested in the state's abundant flora, it provides a comprehensive photographic compendium of 107 native and 311 ornamental species. Trees of the California Landscape gives the what, how, and where of tree selection, planting, and design, paying particular attention to the need for improving sustainability and for increasing awareness of native habitats. It also features a valuable overview of the topography, geography, and climates that define California's unique landscape. INCLUDES: 1.) More than 1,000 color illustrations include spectacular photographs, detailed drawings of specific features, and informative maps ----- 2.) Each species is treated on a full page with an array of color illustrations and drawings ----- 3.) Habitat ranges, water requirements, growth rates, mature sizes, suitability for specific landscapes, and more, are listed for each tree ----- 4.) A fully illustrated section covers the basics of tree identification. …