Recommended Reading
At Trees Plus, we continue to pursue continuing education opportunities. There are several books we feel are incredible resources.
Arborist Specific
Trees (Smithsonian Handbooks)
Coombes, Allen J.
Helpful with tree identification
Hardy Palms and Palm Like Plants
Graham, Martyn
Helpful with Palm Tree Identification
The Trees of Florida: A Reference and Field Guide
Nelson, Gil
Helpful with Florida Tree Identification
Trees of the World
Russell, Tony; Cutler, Catherine; Walters, Martin
Illustrated encyclopedia and identified of trees throughout the world
Stormscaping: Landscaping to Minimize Wind Damage in Florida
Crawford, Pamela
Helpful with higher wind thresholds
Trees of North America
Phillips, Roger
Assists with Tree Identification
Landscaping and Gardening Specific
The Florida Gardener’s Book of Lists
Chaplin, Lois and Brandies, Monica
Comprehensive lists of plants and their best uses
Shrubs
Gilman, Edward F. and Black, Robert J.
Florida specific guide to shrub selection, establishment and maintenance
1001 Gardening Secrets
Wood, Gayle K.
Little known helpful gardening tips from the experts
Month-by-Month Gardening in the South
Hastings, Don
Best time of year for plantings
The Big Book of Garden Design
Time Life Books
Garden design assistance
The Self-Sufficient Gardener
Seymour, John
Maximize your gardening space. Excellent planting aid for all plants.
