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Maples

Maples

by RosemaryBarrett (Author)

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    Paperback 2005

    $5.27
Synopsis

Maples are not only beautiful, they are also easy and rewarding to cultivate. Prized for their graceful appearance and brilliantly-coloured leaves, some maples flower in the spring while the red leaves of others brighten up the dullest autumn day. This book offers practical advice to the home gardener for using these trees to their best effect, and in particular using them for landscaping. Maple varieties come in bewildering numbers. Over 130 species and cultivars are described A-Z and illustrated in full colour in the book. Contents of this book are: Cultivation; Japanese maple 'acer palmatum'; Other Japanese maples; North American maples; British hedge maple; European maples; Landscaping with maples; Companion planting; and Maples in containers. This boo is created for Firefly Books by the renowned New Zealand packager and publisher David Bateman and it features over 100 colour photographs by Derek Hughes.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 96
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
Published: 25 Aug 2005
ISBN 10: 1552978842
ISBN 13: 9781552978849

Media Reviews
Describes more than 130 species and cultivars and suggests how to feature them in the landscape.--Ken Smith London Free Press (07/17/2004)
Barrett's breezy style makes this book a pleasant addition to the home gardener's library.--Carole Desormeaux Canadian Camera (09/01/2004)
Deals with the problems you might run into with young maples, and her helpful and professional attitude covers just about anything you might run into.--Linda Turk Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal (06/13/2004)
Inspirational shots of colorful maples worked into the landscape to showcase just how versatile these trees are.--Marianne Binetti Los Angeles Times (12/30/2004)
Makes specific recommendations for their use as everything from luxuriant shade trees to container-gardening accents.--Jane Gadd Globe and Mail (06/04/2004)
Barrett is certainly entranced by the beauty of maples and shares her enthusiasm for this genus with readers.--Marilyn K. Alaimo Current Books on Gardening and Botany [Chicago Bot (09/01/2005)
Enthusiastic introduction to landscaping with maples... concise... opinionated and informal.-- (08/01/2004)
This neat little book on maples focuses on the 'practical' aspects of growing maples. Rosemary Barrett has assembled, organized, and displayed essential ingredients involved with the propagation of one of the most widely known trees in North America.-- (01/01/2005)
The author writes with authority of the selection, care and use of these wonderful trees... especially helpful are the author's choices of the best maples.-- (05/08/2004)
An up close and personal look at this diverse group... Maples will give you the tools to make the right selection.-- (04/01/2004)
Guides readers through the limitless variety and versatility of each plant... excels with its clear concise format, detailed descriptions, and superlative color photography.-- (03/15/2004)
Inspiring... Flip through the pages and look at Derek Hughes' misty photos bursting with oranges, reds, greens and yellows.-- (06/12/2004)
Rosemary Barrett has a natural enthusiasm for maples, yet her writing is in a soft, genteel manner... inspiring... worth a look.-- (06/12/2004)
Author Bio

Rosemary Barrett owns a nursery and writes about trees and shrubs for garden magazines and specialist periodicals. She is author of Magnolias and Hostas.

Derek Hughes specializes in garden and horticulture photography and his work has appeared in many books and magazines.