Tree Ferns - Hardcover

Braggins, John E.; Large, Mark F.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0643090762 ISBN 13: 9780643090767

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

Tree ferns are successful survivors from the distant past, with plant forms dating back to the Jurassic period. Yet they are still rapidly evolving-they have even been discovered growing among the cinders of active Hawaiian volcanoes. In the wild, tree ferns occur in certain subtropical and tropical environments and in Southern Hemisphere temperate forests, where they give an immediate and characteristic flavour to the vegetation. They are commonly cultivated in warmer regions of the world, but various species grow well in cooler climates. This volume is the source of information on the living tree ferns. It surveys families, genera and species that are suitable for the home garden. It offers up-to-date taxonomy and detailed descriptions, as well as in-depth coverage of everything from tree fern use to conservation. In recognition of the horticultural importance of tree ferns, the authors provide extensive cultivation information, including propagation and diseases and pests. Although some emphasis is placed on those species cultivated in Australasia and the United States, species from around the world are also discussed.

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Review

"Magnigicent."
--John Bagnasco, "Garden Compass," October 2004

"Magnigicent."
John Bagnasco, "Garden Compass," October 2004"

This book contains all the technical information a plant scientist might want, combined with cultivation and conservation notes of great utility to professional growers, hobbyists, and conservationists alike. Choice

Magnificent. Garden Compass

All in all, this is an extremely well-orchestrated book and the authors have succeeded in providing a valuable product to better understand this unusual member of the plant community. American Reference Books Annual

This book is recommended for any horticultural or academic library. E-Streams

Up-to-date. . . . information on use, cultivation and conservation. Plant Talk

With this book I no longer have any excuse in not knowing all that one needs to know about tree ferns. . . . It is a book all landscape architects and garden designers should have, as well as all gardeners who wish to grow these great plants. Gardening Newsletter

Tree Fernswas not intended to be an identification manual. Its primary purpose is to stimulate interest, expand our knowledge, and bring us up to date on important findings about these elegant plants; for this, the authors are to be commended. Pacific Horticulture

Extensive. San Diego Home and Garden Lifestyles

A very pleasing book which will entrance serious undergraduate botanists and which belongs in college and university libraries, as well as the library of any pteridologist and of any gardener in warmer parts of North America. Plant Science Bulletin

Represents the first dedicated treatment of these fantastic plants. Let s Talk Plants

Even if he or she never intends to grow a tree fern, this book is an attractive and reasonably priced addition to the fern enthusiast s book shelf. Fiddlehead Forum

At last, an excellent book on tree ferns. Hardy Fern Foundation Quarterly
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"This book contains all the technical information a plant scientist might want, combined with cultivation and conservation notes of great utility to professional growers, hobbyists, and conservationists alike." --Choice

"Magnificent." --Garden Compass

"All in all, this is an extremely well-orchestrated book and the authors have succeeded in providing a valuable product to better understand this unusual member of the plant community." --American Reference Books Annual

"This book is recommended for any horticultural or academic library." --E-Streams

"Up-to-date. . . . information on use, cultivation and conservation." --Plant Talk

"With this book I no longer have any excuse in not knowing all that one needs to know about tree ferns. . . . It is a book all landscape architects and garden designers should have, as well as all gardeners who wish to grow these great plants." --Gardening Newsletter

"Tree Ferns was not intended to be an identification manual. Its primary purpose is to stimulate interest, expand our knowledge, and bring us up to date on important findings about these elegant plants; for this, the authors are to be commended." --Pacific Horticulture

"Extensive." --San Diego Home and Garden Lifestyles

"A very pleasing book which will entrance serious undergraduate botanists and which belongs in college and university libraries, as well as the library of any pteridologist and of any gardener in warmer parts of North America." --Plant Science Bulletin

"Represents the first dedicated treatment of these fantastic plants." --Let's Talk Plants

"Even if he or she never intends to grow a tree fern, this book is an attractive and reasonably priced addition to the fern enthusiast's book shelf." --Fiddlehead Forum

"At last, an excellent book on tree ferns." --Hardy Fern Foundation Quarterly

About the Author

Mark F. Large's interest in fern evolution and paleobotany spans 20 years. He has authored many fern publications and acted as a botanical consultant for the popular television series Walking with Dinosaurs. He is an associate professor of botany and heads the School of Landscape and Plant Science at UNITEC Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.

Edition details

• Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0643090762
• ISBN 13: 9780643090767
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 360