News and Reviews

Book Review
by Jane Martin, Columbus Dispatch (March 21, 2010)
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Book Review
by The Buckeye Arborist (March/April 2010)
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"...highly recommended to all arborists...in this climate."

Book Review
by the ASGCA (American Society of Golf Course Architects)
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"This is a good book and one that you should add to your library."

Book Review
by Bobbie Schwartz, owner: Bobbie's Green Thumb
To appear in the January issues of The Growing Concern and The Buckeye

50 Midwest Trees
Cincinnati Enquirer - Sat., Oct. 31, 2009
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Book aids in picking best tree
Columbus Dispatch - Sun., Sept. 27, 2009
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New guide aids in tree selection
Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio.com - Sat., Sept. 19, 2009
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'I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree' ... Joyce Kilmer
Book by Scott Zanon focuses on best trees for the Midwest

The Times-Reporter, Sept. 18, 2009
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Scott's book is listed in the
Sept.-Oct. 2009 Newsletter of the Perennial Plant Association
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Tree commission member offers tips
This Week Community Newspapers - Wed., Sept. 2, 2009
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Man's experience on OSU's fairways leads to book on trees
Upper Arlington News - Wed., Aug. 19, 2009
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  • Testimonial

  • "This reference contains excellent information that will provide guidance for selecting the correct tree(s) for Midwest landscapes. It will be a valuable resource for the homeowner as well as the green industry professional."

    Dr. Steven M. Still
    Professor Emeritus, Horticulture
    The Ohio State University

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