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Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Tree ferns in the landscape command the attention of both devoted gardeners and casual passersby. Their stately form resembles that of the palm tree and evokes a feeling of the quintessentially exotic. This volume is thesource for information on the living tree ferns. It surveys families, genera, and species, including those suitable for the home garden. It offers up-to-date taxonomy and detailed descriptions as well as in-depth coverage of everything from tree fern use to conservation. In recognition of the horticultural importance of tree ferns, the authors provide extensive cultivation information, including propagation, and diseases and pests. Book News Annotation:New Zealand botanists introduce these dramatic ferns dating back to
the Jurassic period, but still evolving. They describe their life
cycle, ethnobotany, increasing use in landscaping, and species from
A-Z. They also list tree ferns by geographic region and species that
pose nomenclature challenges. The 131 color plates feature plants
from Australia to Hawaii. Large teaches at the UNITEX Institute of
Technology, Auckland; Braggins retired from the U. of Auckland.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:andquot;This book contains all the technical information a plant scientist might want, combined with cultivation and conservation notes of great utility to professional growers, hobbyists, and conservationists alike.andquot; and#8212;G. D. Dreyer, Choice, December 2004 Review:andquot;Magnigicent.andquot; and#8212;John Bagnasco, Garden Compass, October 2004 Synopsis:This volume is the source for information on the living tree ferns, including advice on species suitable for the home garden. About the AuthorMark F. Large's interest in fern evolution and paleobotany spans 20 years. He has authored many fern publications and acted as a botanical consultant for the popular television series Walking with Dinosaurs. He is an associate professor of botany and heads the School of Landscape and Plant Science at UNITEC Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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