International experts worked for nearly two decades to produce this greatest single source of information on maples. Every known maple is described, including growth habit, distribution, hardiness, and autumn color, as well as useful information on culture, propagation, and pests and diseases.
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There have been very few--if any--books devoted to maples, the genus acer. This truly comprehensive one is the result of 19 years of work by the scholar-authors. The largest section is a proposed revision of the genus, combined with a detailed description of hybrids and cultivars. Other chapters cover such subjects as the history of maple names, maple structure, native habitats and distribution, pests and diseases, propagation, paleobotany and evolution, and reproduction and taxonomy. The book will be of interest to botanists because of its taxonomic and nomenclatural data and its thorough (69-page) bibliography. There are 207 color photographs of significant species and cultivars, as well as 5 black-and-white photos and numerous line drawings. George Cohen
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"Truly comprehensive."
—Booklist, February 1, 2000 (Booklist )
"This long-awaited masterwork has no peer. Virtually every species and named variety of maple known to horticulture is represented here ... An invaluable resource that could scarcely be surpassed."
—Horticulture, February 2000 (Horticulture )
—Booklist, February 1, 2000 (Booklist )
"This long-awaited masterwork has no peer. Virtually every species and named variety of maple known to horticulture is represented here ... An invaluable resource that could scarcely be surpassed."
—Horticulture, February 2000 (Horticulture )
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Informative garden essential,
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This review is from: Maples of the World (Hardcover)
A very well informed book with very detailed information about the Acer species. Factual well presented and illustrated, covering all aspects and wide variety of species. A must for arborists and hordiculturalists.
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Great book; mediocre layout,
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This is an excellent, authoritative book on maples; however, the layout is disappointing. All the color plates are lumped into two sections, rather than placed adjacent to relevant text. The result is very unsatisfying.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Be advised,
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This review is from: Maples of the World (Paperback)
This is an excellent reference on maples, but be advised that the paperback edition has no color plates, even though it says it does in the Contents. Don't be misled by the cover. Only the original hardbound edition has color plates. Priced as it is, it is very expensive for a book whose illustrations are minimally useful to the average gardener. Black and white photos in small sizes convey very little information.
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