Product Description

An illustrated guide to over 400 species of Japanese maples provides their nomenclature, group identity, unique characteristics, and descriptions of foliage and color.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #43126 in Books
• Published on: 2001-06-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 332 pages

From the Publisher
A complete guide to the graceful Japanese maples
This magnificent book was one of the first Timber Press published, and it has remained popular because of its authoritative treatment of its subject. The character, history, taxonomy, nomenclature, culture, and propagation of these exquisite trees are thoroughly discussed, followed by a complete listing of cultivars with color photos on every page. Thoroughly updated in 1987, it now includes information on significant new cultivars, nomenclatural changes, and landscape uses. Equally appropriate for the amateur gardener and the serious dendrologist, this volume remains the definitive volume on Acer palmatum and A. japonicum.

Customer Reviews

A text that stands alone
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.

A pleasure to read and own
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.

Everything you need to know about the cultivars.
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.