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Everything the critical gardener wants to find out about cultivating fifteen several types of fruit bushes for fast, high-quality fruit construction.

Jean-Marie Lespinasse and Évelyne Leterme, fruit tree specialists based mostly in France, explain the unique situations and necessities of fifteen several types of bushes―almond, apple, apricot, cherry, chestnut, fig, grape, hazelnut, kiwi, olive, peach, pear, plum, quince, and walnut. From figuring out climatic boundaries and tree morphology to choosing rootstock forms and gaining knowledge of fertilization approach, principles of coaching, and relevant harvesting strategies, this manual gives an in-depth look at of fruit tree cultivation for panorama designers, arborists, horticulturalist, and critical gardeners alike. By respecting the natural qualities and habits of the bushes, you will be taught delicate, effective interventions to make sure potent, healthy fruit tree construction. Technical particulars are elegantly and naturally illustrated in additional than 300 full-color pictures and drawings, supplemented by means of a finished thesaurus and resource listing. 235 full-color pictures, 150 colour illustrations