Written by Donald J. Leopold, expert in horticulture, botany, forestry, and ecology
No other single volume on native plants has such comprehensive horticultural coverage as
Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and Conservation
. Nearly seven hundred species of native trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers from the northeastern quarter of the United States and all of eastern Canada are included. Each plant description includes information about cultivation and propagation, ranges, and hardiness. An appendix recommends particular plants for difficult situations, as well as attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife.