Japanese Maples

The Complete Guide to Selection and Cultivation, Fourth Edition

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By J. D. Vertrees

By Peter Gregory

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$55.00

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$70.00 CAD

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Among 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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  • “Whether you are already a Japanese maple aficionado or looking to dip your toe into this colorful diverse world Japanese Maples is far and away the best-written and most comprehensive guide.” —American Gardener“The comprehensive information on the growing of Japanese maples is extremely valuable and well done. . . . Their care, preservation, and propagation are fully and expertly documented herein.” —American Reference Books Annual

On Sale
Feb 24, 2010
Page Count
404 pages
Publisher
Timber Press
ISBN-13
9780881929324

J. D. Vertrees

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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