Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples

by J.D. Vertrees, Peter H. Gregory

The Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples describes and illustrates 300 of the most widely available Japanese maples in North America and Europe. Along with basic information on cultivation and maintenance, it provides lists of trees for specific landscape uses, enabling gardeners to select the best trees for various garden conditions. Fifty newer cultivars are presented, including four outstanding trees that are expected to become very popular in the near future. The guide is a valuable complement to the 3rd edition of J. D. Vertrees' Japanese Maples (updated in 2001 by Peter Gregory). Its handy format makes it an ideal reference for taking to the nursery or garden center.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2007

Reviews

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous book packed with color photos and descriptions of one gorgeous maple after another.

I read the library copy, but worth buying.

It is interesting to note that this book says that most Japanese Maples are hardy to Zone 5, but the Forest Farm catalog says that most are only hardy to Zone 6.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good resource for choosing a variety of Japanese maple, or figuring out what you already have.