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      • Irrigating San Francisco Bay Area Landscapes with Recycled Water
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      • Botany for Arborists
      • Decay Fungi of Oaks and Associated Hardwoods for Western Arborists
      • The Biology and Management of Landscape Palms
      • Oaks in the Urban Landscape – Selection, Care and Preservation
      • Reducing Infrastructure Damage by Tree Roots: A Compendium of Strategies
      • Tree Care for Wildlife Best Management Practices – 2022 Edition
      • Wildlife Habitat Snag Signs
      • Treetures Join the TreeCircus!
    • Richard W. Harris Urban Horticulture Scholarship
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  • About Us
    •         - Board of Directors
    •         - Strategic Planning
    •         - Fundraising, Research & Education Milestones
    •         - Our Roots
  • Latest News
  • Events
    •         - The Britton Fund Ride 2026
    •         - Silent Auction 2026
    •         - Educational Workshops 2025
  • Our Funded Programs
    •         - Young Tree Care Series with the Urban Forest Institute
    •         - Technical Information Sheets
    •         - Tree Species Failure Profiles
    •         - Publications Plus More
      •                 - Irrigating San Francisco Bay Area Landscapes with Recycled Water
      •                 - Landscape Design & Maintenance for Southwest Desert Trees Compendium
      •                 - Botany for Arborists
      •                 - Decay Fungi of Oaks and Associated Hardwoods for Western Arborists
      •                 - The Biology and Management of Landscape Palms
      •                 - Oaks in the Urban Landscape – Selection, Care and Preservation
      •                 - Reducing Infrastructure Damage by Tree Roots: A Compendium of Strategies
      •                 - Tree Care for Wildlife Best Management Practices – 2022 Edition
      •                 - Wildlife Habitat Snag Signs
      •                 - Treetures Join the TreeCircus!
    •         - Richard W. Harris Urban Horticulture Scholarship
    •         - TreeCircus
    •         - Meet the Treetures®
    •         - My Tree & Me App
    •         - Chloe’s Trees
  • Our Research
    •         - Research Proposal Guidelines
  • Donate
    •         - Ways to Give
    •         - Our Donors
  • Bookstore
  • Contact Us

Our Partners

Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture

International Society of Arboriculture

Trees Are Good

Treetures

TREE Fund

California ReLeaf

Sacramento Tree Foundation

California Urban Forests Council

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Landscape Design & Maintenance for Southwest Desert Trees:
An Arid Zone Tree Compendium.

Authors: Edward Mulrean, Ph.D., Kevin Salamandra, and Cliff Douglas. In 1993, Arid Zone Trees (AZT) began publishing horticultural newsletters, forming the foundation for this compendium, over three decades in the making. It covers essential topics like planting methods, root care, irrigation, and pruning, vital for tree durability and longevity. Organized for progressive learning, it offers both a philosophical foundation and practical, step-by-step guidance, serving as a textbook and reference for desert horticulture and design. Donated by AZT to The Britton Fund as a legacy gift, 100% of the sale proceeds will be dedicated to future research and education for WCISA members and tree professionals in the West. Landscape Design & Maintenance for Southwest Desert Trees is available for purchase through The Britton Fund’s bookstore.

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