Books

Hardy Palms for the Southeast

by Tom McClendon, Will Roberds and Joe LeVert

Palms aren't just for Florida anymore. Gardeners all over the southeastern United States are discovering how hardy palms—as trees, shrubs or accent plants—can add enjoyment, beauty, and a touch of the tropics to their landscapes.

Hardy Palms for the Southeast can help you select from 45 palm varieties to find those that will grow in your locale, and are happy in soils ranging from red clay to sand. The authors also explain how to successfully add palms to many Southern-style garden designs, and how to place palms around a swimming pool for the best effect. The many palm varieties featured in this book are illustrated with color photographs taken right here in the Southeast.

The 7½ x 10½ hardcover book has 140 pages, 69 color photographs (with 7 more on the covers), three black-and-white photographs, one map and one recipe.

Hardy Citrus for the Southeast

by Tom McClendon

If you've ever longed for the sweet scent of citrus blossoms and the bright hues of citrus fruit ripening in your garden, Hardy Citrus for the Southeast was written for you. It’s a unique guide to growing citrus trees that are both hardy and fruitful well north of Florida. Learn how to choose varieties for their flavor and cold hardiness, and how to keep your trees in good health. The practical advice is based on the experiences of Southeastern Palm Society members, who enjoy growing a wide variety of subtropical plants.

Hardy Citrus for the Southeast describes 56 hardy citrus varieties that are suitable for gardeners in USDA Zones 6 through 9. It's an 8½ x 11 inch book with 36 pages (including cover) with text by Tom McClendon, and 35 color photos and 3 black-and-white photos taken in the Southeast by SPS members.