
Pair Horticultural Center, Kansas State University filled with nuggets of information that can only be acquired after the years of study and experience these two gentlemen have." - Jason J. Frank Schmidt III, president and CEO, J Frank Schmidt Son Co.

Here, they share two lifetimes of learning about trees and their quest for new and better introductions for our landscapes.” - J. “Over the past two decades, it’s been my pleasure to join Mike-professor and mentor-and Keith-nurseryman and plant breeder-as they’ve walked our blocks of experimental trees in search of superior selections. A must-have book for anyone designing landscapes and working with trees.” - Tony Kirkham, head of Arboretum, Gardens Horticultural Services, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew “Comprehensive, informative, up-to-date, and practical. “Two of the most influential plantsmen of our time have teamed up to write the definitive manual on trees.” - Jeff Iles, professor and chair, Department of Horticulture, Iowa State University An enormous undertaking passionately and expertly performed, and an invaluable resource.” - Booklist “A substantial, richly detailed A–Z catalog of temperate-zone trees to help professionals and DIYers choose the right tree for any location. “A comprehensive survey of the trees commonly used in landscapes, streetscapes, and home gardens.” - Nursery Management Magazine “A comprehensive masterpiece.” - Garden Design Online

“Each tree profile includes the common and botanical names along with details on foliage flowers, seeds, fruits, and cones native range adaptability and popular uses in landscapes.” - Nursery and Landscape Insider “Dirr and Warren have given those who plant, care, and love trees an essential reference.” - Library Journal “Tree lovers, rejoice… invaluable for landscape designers, urban planners and homeowners… prose that’s lively and full of character.” -The New York Times Book Review
