With the wide variety of tree and shrub species and varieties available, it is often not easy to select the right plants and use them appropriately for their location and purpose. This volume provides the reader with a tabular overview of the entire range of common woody plants, thus offering landscape planners, architects, and garden designers the opportunity to find the optimal planting for any situation, even when combining multiple criteria. - Definition of criteria and introduction to the categories used - Lists and tables with characteristics regarding habit, site requirements, and uses. - Accurate identification of taxa through the use of correct botanical plant names. - Index of German plant names as an additional service.