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The Gardener's Guide to Growing Maples
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by:
Harris, James
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Publisher:
Timber Pr
Published: October 1, 2000
ISBN: 0881924849
Format:Hardcover
Pages:160
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Book Description
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Almost everyone has been rendered speechless by the fiery brilliance of a maple in autumn, but if you think that this blaze of glory is the tree's only outstanding characteristic, Harris' guide should thoroughly dispel that myth. In this
comprehensive examination of maples' use in the garden, open landscapes, and even the home (as bonsai subjects), Harris provides detailed descriptions of the many species, subspecies, varieties, and cultivars that make up genus Acer . We not only learn
of maples' botany, habitat, care, and cultivation, but discover their history as well. Enhanced by dazzling color photographs and supported by appendixes of where to see and buy maples, useful reference addresses, and sites of national collections, the
book is both fascinating and practical--much like the maple itself. Whether you're a serious botanist or an enthusiastic gardener, Harris' guide should become the definitive treatise on one of nature's most diverse and magnificent treasures. Carol
Haggas
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Product Description:
This book by a notable English nurseryman covers not only the popular Japanese maples but surveys all 125 species in the genus Acer, from towering
giants to small plants ideal for container growing. Whether grown for their magnificent fall color, the delicacy of their foliage, or the appeal of their unusual bark, maples can benefit gardens of every size and kind. This serves as an excellent
introduction to a great plant genus.
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