Japanese Maples: The Complete Guide to Selection and CultivationAmong the first titles published in 1978, with more than 150,000 copies in print in three editions, Japanese Maples is a Timber Press classic. Japanese maples are unlike any other tree. They boast a remarkable diversity of color, form, and texture. As a result of hundreds of years of careful breeding, they take the center stage in any garden they are found. In the last decade, the number of Japanese maple cultivars available to gardeners has doubled and there is a pressing need for an up-to-date reference. This new fourth edition offers detailed descriptions of over 150 new introductions, updates to plant nomenclature, and new insights into established favorites. Gardeners will relish the practical advice that puts successful cultivation within everyone's grasp. Accurate identification is made simple with over 600 easy-to-follow descriptions and 500 color photographs. |
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Contents
Foreword | 9 |
Preface to the First Edition | 11 |
Preface to the Fourth Edition | 15 |
Character History | 19 |
Taxonomy Nomenclature | 29 |
Culture | 39 |
Propagation | 65 |
Acer palmatum and Cultivars | 81 |
Guide to Uses and Characteristics | 336 |
Cultivars Not Yet Assessed | 349 |
Cultivar Names Not Elsewhere Described | 365 |
The Maple Society | 374 |
Nursery Sources | 375 |
Glossary | 378 |
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Other Acer Species from Japan and Their Cultivars | 283 |
Japanese Words and Their Meanings | 333 |
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Japanese Maples: The Complete Guide to Selection and Cultivation J. D. Vertrees,Peter Gregory No preview available - 2009 |
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