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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
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This is among the first books published by Timber Press, and after more than two decades it continues to be one of our signature bestsellers. A comprehensive source of information on the culture, identification, and nomenclature of Japanese maples, it describes each of the 320 cultivars of Acer palmatum and 60 cultivars of other Japanese maple species, plus briefly mentions 150 promising new plants. The index lists every horticultural name published, ensuring that "Japanese Maples" will continue to be the foremost reference book on this wonderfully versatile collection of ornamental plants. This fully updated third edition has been revised by Peter Gregory and is even more international than its predecessors. It adds approximately 100 important new maple hybrids and selections that have been introduced since the last revision by Vertrees in 1987, bringing to nearly 400 the total number of plants described. Nomenclature has been updated to conform to current standards, many additional photographs have been included, and descriptions have been rearranged for greater ease of reference.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A text that stands alone,
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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.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A pleasure to read and own,
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This review is from: Japanese Maples (Hardcover)
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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Everything you need to know about the cultivars.,
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This review is from: Japanese Maples (Hardcover)
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.
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