Books

"Where the Idea Bloomed"

DAVID spent over 29 years working with the Province of P.E.I. as a Horticulturist in the Provincial Civil Service. His service commenced at the Bunbury Nursery in 1990 and included providing retail sales, extension services and cultural information for native and non-native trees, shrubs, vines, annuals and perennials to the general public, industry and government agencies. Bunbury Nursery was established by Mr. Robert Cotton, and with an accompanying trust fund, the nursery operated to beautify landscapes of Prince Edward from the mid 1940’s through to 1996.

Native Trees, Shrubs and Vines of Prince Edward Island, a Pictorial Library

“A comprehensive visual library for the identification of native tree, shrub and vines of Prince Edward Island including, but not limited to, mature height, culture, ornamental characteristics, Provincial distribution, propagation and common pests.”

“A comprehensive pictorial library of non-native ornamental tree, shrub and vine species and hybrids outlining identification features, cultural information, impactful native and invasive pests, height, form, timing of flower, fruit and fall colour. The library will also outline common methods of propagation, invasive plant potential in “Prince Edward Island”‘s climatic and environmental conditions and trial information related to new introduced plant species and hybrids.”

Edition 1

Non-Native Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vine Hardiness Trial for "Prince Edward Island", a Pictorial Library

A comprehensive pictorial library of non-native ornamental tree, shrub and vine species and hybrids outlining identification features, cultural information, impactful native and invasive pests, height, form, timing of flower, fruit and fall colour. The library will also outline common methods of propagation, invasive plant potential in “Prince Edward Island”‘s climatic and environmental conditions and trial information related to newly introduced plant species’, hybrids and cultivars.”Please note, edition 1 has been discontinued, replaced with edition 2.

Edition 2

Volume 1

“Native and Non-Native Perennials for Prince Edward Island”

The idea of developing a pictorial library of native and non-native perennials for Prince Edward Island originated over twenty years ago while the author was travelling through South Carolina. Following a visit to an arboretum with educational resources on-site, the author was inspired to develop such an arboretum on Prince Edward Island. In doing so, the author established winter hardiness trials with plant species hybrid and cultivars worldwide and provided tours and educational sessions to the disabled and other interested groups.

Volume 2

Hazard Tree Evaluation: A Pictorial Library

The first edition of Hazardous Trees: A Pictorial Library is an overview of basic tree biology in relation to wood strength and weaknesses. The photographic technology of today serves as an excellent opportunity to highlight a wide range of tree structural weaknesses as they relate to potentially hazardous conditions to things in proximity. Proper tree assessment and maintenance techniques addressing these potential weaknesses will be highlighted. Specific hazard tree assessments, the author’s general hazard assessment for a wide range of tree species and establishing a monetary value to specific trees, whether historical in nature or standing naturally in a forest stand, will be highlighted.

David D. Carmichael

"Prince Edward Island" "Random Plant Specialties"

"Prince Edward Island" Plant Doctor