Everything you need to know about choosing, growing and pruning small ornamental trees, with planting ideas for using them in mixed borders, in woodland, as specimen plants and in containers, Features a full photographic directory of more than 60 trees, such as bay, cherry, citrus, crab apple, dogwood, holly, hornbeam. Japanese maple, magnolia and willow, For each tree, full botanical information is given on its origin, height, spread, appearance and season of interest, Includes step-by-step guidance on improving the soil, planting and staking, and dealing with pests and diseases, A calendar of care lists all the garden tasks you need to do throughout the year to keep your trees healthy Book jacket.