American Horticultural Society Pruning & Training

The unrivalled practical handbook to the correct pruning and training of ornamental trees, climbing plants, tree fruits, soft fruits, shrubs and roses.

SYSTEMATIC, PLANT-BY-PLANT, A-Z APPROACH

More than 800 plants are grouped and listed alphabetically, with detailed information on the general pruning principles for each group and the growth habits and particular needs of individual plants

MORE THAN 1500 DETAILED ILLUSTRATIONS
AND PHOTOGRAPHS

Superb colour illustrations and close-up photographs show you exactly where and how to make pruning cuts to bring the best out of your garden plants

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES AND UNUSUAL EFFECTS

Coppicing, topiary, pleaching and pinch pruning are just some of the more unusual pruning and training techniques that feature alongside fully explained traditional practices

MORE ATTRACTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE TREES AND SHRUBS

All the pruning and training skills you need for more impressive flowers, foliage and crops of fruit and berries, brought together in one comprehensive volume