Japanese Maples: The Complete Guide to Selection and Cultivation, Fourth Edition
Vertrees, J. D.; Gregory, Peter
ISBN 10: 0881929328 ISBN 13: 9780881929324
Published by Timber Press, 2010
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In this new edition, Peter Gregory, chairman of the Maple Society, draws on decades of experience to provide over 320 cultivars of Acer palmatum and 60 cultivars of other Japanese maple species. Home gardeners may find it hard to resist growing them all!
About the Author: J. D. Vertrees (1915--1993) was an entomologist, nurseryman, and educator who collected rare and unusual maples in southern Oregon. He was probably the most knowledgeable grower of Japanese maples in his time, amassing an impressive list of awards. His 1.5-acre arboretum at Maplewood Nursery had the largest collection of Japanese maples in the United States. In 1997, Japanese Maples was selected by the American Horticultural Society as one of the 75 Great American Garden Books.Peter Gregory, retired manager at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire, England, is the chairman and co-founder of the Maple Society and the editor of its journal. He has been involved with tree research, including maples, for more than five decades. He lives in the UK.
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Title: Japanese Maples: The Complete Guide to ...
Publisher: Timber Press
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 4th Edition