Japanese Maples: Momiji and Kaede (Third Edition)
The ultimate book about the aristocrat of trees.
Washington Post
This is among the first books published by Timber Press, and after more than two decades it continues to be one of our signature bestsellers. A comprehensive source of information on the culture, identification, and nomenclature of Japanese maples, it describes each of the 320 cultivars of Acer palmatum and 60 cultivars of other Japanese maple species, plus briefly mentions 150 promising new plants. The index lists every horticultural name published, ensuring that Japanese Maples will continue to be the foremost reference book on this wonderfully versatile collection of ornamental plants.
This fully updated third edition has been revised by Peter Gregory and is even more international than its predecessors. It adds approximately 100 important new maple hybrids and selections that have been introduced since the last revision by Vertrees in 1987, bringing to nearly 400 the total number of plants described. Nomenclature has been updated to conform to current standards, many additional photographs have been included, and descriptions have been rearranged for greater ease of reference.
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 332 pp.
- Book dimensions: 8½ x 11 in. (280 x 215 mm.)
- Images: 312 color photos
- ISBN-10: 0881925012
- ISBN-13: 9780881925012
Media reviews
"The definitive book on these lovely trees."
—Valerie Easton, Seattle Times
"Whether planting a single specimen tree or seriously collecting maples, this is the reference book to consult."
—D. H. Pfister, Choice
"The ultimate resource on Japanese maples is a book by the same name: Japanese Maples, Third Edition."
—Barbara Perry Lawton, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"Still one of the best reference books I've found on Japanese Maples, so far."
—Nicola Green Whaley, Leaf
"[This book] will meet the needs of all readers, but especially amateur gradeners, avid plant enthusiasts, and commercial nursery professionals."
—Gary Jennings, Sida, Contributions to Botany
"Beautifully done."
—Taxon
"This book [is] a most valued one for horticulturalists, nursery personnel, and gardeners of all sorts ... There is no reason for the science and art associated with these great arboreal symbols to be neglected. Their care, preservation, and propogation are fully and expertly documented herein."
—James H. Flynn Jr., American Reference Books Annual
"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
"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
"This book is considered by many to be the sine qua non and the authoriative source on this wonderful group of maple trees ... Caution: You may get hooked."
—George Graine, Virginia Master Gardeners Association Report
"It is an absolute must for anyone interested in including any of these beautiful plants in the garden. This revised and expanded edition of Japanese Maples will be a bible for nurserymen, collectors, and gardeners for years to come."
—Harry Olsen, Washington Park Arboretum Bulletin
About the authors
Peter Gregory
Peter Gregory, retired manager of the world-famous Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire, England, has researched maples and other trees for more than 40 years. He has continued his studies of maples since his retirement, becoming Chairman of the international Maple Society and Editor of the Society's quarterly journal. He is recognized internationally as one of the leading authorities in all aspects of maples.
This book is no longer in print
Unfortunately, we don't have any copies of this book for sale.
400 Trees and Shrubs for Small Spaces
Hollies for Gardeners