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Variegated Trees and Shrubs : The Illustrated Encyclopedia
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by:
Houtman, Ronald
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Publisher:
Timber Press
Published: September 15, 2004
ISBN: 0881926493
Format:Hardcover
Pages:340
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Book Description
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Not so long ago, variegated leaves were disliked, but no more. Today the passionate attachment gardeners have for yellow spots, colorful stripes, and creamy splashes seems boundless. A plant breeder in the Netherlands and all-around
expert in the field of horticulture, Houtman brings a trained eye and keen understanding of variegation to this beautifully illustrated compendium of woody plants. By devoting an entire encyclopedia exclusively to a trove of variegated cultivars and
species, Houtman provides professionals and avid gardeners with a stimulating selection of garden specimens to choose from, whether it's a shrub to lighten up a shady area or a stunning tree as one element in an interesting composition with denser green
foliage plants. Bevies of plants just starting to show up in nursery catalogs or beginning to appear at garden centers are included here, making Houtman's effort invaluable to anyone needing to stay current. Alice Joyce
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Once the subject of snobbery and derision, variegated plants are now among the more sought-after and collected treasures of garden connoisseurs. Whether marbled, dotted, splashed, or veined,
variegated foliage never fails to catch the eye and to add excitement whatever the flowering season. Variegated Trees and Shrubs (which includes woody ground covers and vines as well) fills an important gap in the literature and provides valuable
information on selections that provide long-lasting specimen and accent plantings for years of garden pleasure. Written under the sponsorship of the Netherlands' prestigious Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society, this book describes in detail nearly 800
variegated trees, shrubs, and vines available internationally from nurseries. Painstaking in the accuracy of its nomenclature --- variegated plants are notorious for being misnamed in commerce --- this volume also includes a scientific discussion of the
reasons for variegation as well as an essay on how to design with variegated plants in any garden. More than 760 garden photographs have been assembled from the author's collection and from contributors around the world.
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