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It is an absolute must for anyone interested in including any of these beautiful plants in the garden. This revised and expanded edition of Japanese Maples will be a bible for nurserymen, collectors, and gardeners for years to come. -- Harry Olsen Washington Park Arboretum Bulletin 20011129 Since 1978, the basic information source on these small trees has been Japanese Maples by J. D. Vertrees. Now, we have a valuable new third edition greatly enlarged and brought up to date by maple expert Peter Gregory. -- John Van de Water Newark Star-Ledger 20011021 Whether planting a single specimen tree or seriously collecting maples, this is the reference book to consult. -- D. H. Pfister Choice 20011107 The ultimate book about the aristocrat of trees ... the only English-language reference devoted to Japanese maples and one of the preeminent texts in the world for the propagation, identification and cultivation of this exceptionally useful plant. -- Joel M. Lerner Washington Post 20011208 This book [is] a most valued one for horticulturalists, nursery personnel, and gardeners of all sorts... There is no reason for the science and art associated with these great arboreal symbols to be neglected. Their care, preservation, and propogation are fully and expertly documented herein. -- James H. Flynn Jr. American Reference Books Annual 20010423 Beautifully done. Taxon 20011116 This book is considered by many to be the sine qua non and the authoriative source on this wonderful group of maple trees... Caution: You may get hooked. -- George Graine Virginia Master Gardeners Association Report 20030123 [This book] will meet the needs of all readers, but especially amateur gradeners, avid plant enthusiasts, and commercial nursery professionals. -- Gary Jennings Sida, Contributions to Botany 20020303 Still one of the best reference books I've found on Japanese Maples, so far. -- Nicola Green Whaley Leaf 20031029 The ultimate resource on Japanese maples is a book by the same name: Japanese Maples, Third Edition. -- Barbara Perry Lawton St. Louis Post-Dispatch 20060825 The definitive book on these lovely trees. -- Valerie Easton Seattle Times 20061129 --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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The breathtaking colors and delicate shapes of the Japanese maple have long delighted gardeners and plant connoisseurs. Since the early 1600s, or before, the Japanese have revered and cultivated the maple, developing many new varieties. More than 300 cultivars are now in exixtence, their colors ranging from pale pink and white to purple and every shade of green.

This second edition, published in 1987, includes cultivars introduced since the book's first apperance, and reflects changes in taxonomy and nomenclature; many new photographs were added with comments on the uses of Japanese maples in landscapes design.

The amateur will find the volume the best souce from which to select and care for Japanese maples. The expert will find it a careful, complete, and authoriative description of all the extant cultivars. In addition to its usefulness, the book is a visual feast with its 250 color photographs.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

A text that stands alone 2 Jan 2001

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A quite beautifully presented photographic guide to Japanese Maples that reminds the enthusiast just why they they do it. Taxonomy is informative, without being overbearing, however the quality of this book is in its illustration and accompanying text. A must buy for maple lovers and maple curious alike.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

A pleasure to read and own 31 Aug 2003

I have many other books on maples but this has to be one, if not the best, available at the moment. Packed with beautiful colour photos and genuinely useful information this easy reading book is a must for anybody with the slightest interest in maples. The descriptions of the individual trees have a depth of information not found in any of the other books I have read. The only reason I gave it four stars and not five was that the book was published in 1987 and so does not cover the some of the newer varieties available today - never the less, I would consider this an essential book in your collection.
Many thanks to Amazon who managed to source me a copy - well worth the wait.

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Everything you need to know about the cultivars. 3 Mar 1999

I am in the green indusrty and this book has always been the bible. I just have never owned one. But A. palmatums and their many cultivars are becoming more and more available even at the retail level. This book will identify any a. palmatum you will find at a local wholesale or retail nursery. Great photos and descriptions.