Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples

Describes and illustrates 300 of the most widely available Japanese maples in North America and Europe, including 50 new cultivars. Provides information on cultivation and maintenance, as well as lists of trees for specific landscape uses. The handy format makes it an ideal reference for taking to the nursery or garden.

ISBN10: 0881927996
ISBN13: 9780881927993
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: 20070415
Publisher: Workman
Binding: Paperback
SKU: 9780881927993
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The Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples describes and illustrates 300 of the most widely available Japanese maples in North America and Europe. Along with basic information on cultivation and maintenance, it provides lists of trees for specific landscape uses, enabling gardeners to select the best trees for various garden conditions. Fifty newer cultivars are presented, including four outstanding trees that are expected to become very popular in the near future. The guide is a valuable complement to the 3rd edition of J. D. Vertrees' Japanese Maples (updated in 2001 by Peter Gregory). Its handy format makes it an ideal reference for taking to the nursery or garden center.