- Hardcover: 332 pages
- Publisher: Timber Press; Revised and expanded by Peter Gregory edition (Jun 8 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0881925012
- ISBN-13: 978-0881925012
- Product Dimensions: 28 x 22 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.4 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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- #92 in Books > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Japanese Gardens
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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, December 8, 2001 (The Washington Post )
Whether planting a single specimen tree or seriously collecting maples, this is the reference book to consult. D. H. Pfister, Choice, November 2001 (Choice )
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, October 21, 2001 (Newark Star-Ledger )
Whether planting a single specimen tree or seriously collecting maples, this is the reference book to consult. D. H. Pfister, Choice, November 2001 (Choice )
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, October 21, 2001 (Newark Star-Ledger )
Joel Lerner, The Washington Post, December 8, 2001
One of the preeminent texts in the world for the propagation, identification and cultivation of this exceptionally useful plant.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Expecting More ... Disappointing,
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This review is from: Japanese Maples: Momiji and Kaede (Hardcover)
After looking at the pictures of the book on-line, it appeared to be a publication which was both beautifully photographed and written at an expert level - which would be helpful to the home gardener. Not so. Most of the photographs are of leaves only, not of the whole tree. This makes it less useful as an aid in deciding which varieties might fit into a particular landscape. The written descriptions alone cannot convey the variety and beauty of these trees. Very disappointing. Also, other than inadequate leaf photographs and short varietal summaries, the planting and care sections are woefully short. I have had trouble with leaf burn on my trees, and this book gave no additional insight on how to avoid it other than what I have read in other, less presuming publications. This book does not rise to the level of authority and usefulness in aspires to.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Warning: This can start an addiction to Acer palmatum!,
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This review is from: Japanese Maples: Momiji and Kaede (Hardcover)
This has been by far the most expensive book I've ever gotten ... not because of its price, but because of the inspiration and information it's given me to become a serious collector of choice Japanese maples. I keep the book in the car so I can refer to it any time I'm in a nursery, to decide which varieties would work best for my needs and situation. I'm thrilled with the results, and have Vertrees and Gregory to thank (or blame???). This is one fabulous book.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A pleasure to read!,
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This review is from: Japanese Maples: Momiji and Kaede (Hardcover)
Filled with beautiful photos showing examples of hundreds of varieties of Japanese maples, this book is a treasure trove of information. This book features a plethura of information on care, maintenance, placement and characteristics of the many different Japanese maples available in an easy to understand format, that is also a pleasure to read. Vertrees manages to instill in the reader the same level of enthusiasm that he obviously fees for his subject, and, in fact, I can't wait until Spring to order some trees for my own garden!
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