Betrock's Cold Hardy Palms
Author: Alan W. Meerow
Publisher:
Published: 2005-01-01
Total Pages: 155
ISBN-13: 9780962976162
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Author: Alan W. Meerow
Publisher:
Published: 2005-01-01
Total Pages: 155
ISBN-13: 9780962976162
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Tom McClendon
Publisher:
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 140
ISBN-13: 9780977346615
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Daniel Gordon Strickland
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 86
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Alan W. Meerow
Publisher: Ball Publishing
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 176
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKLandscape palms are a universal symbol of the tropics and are receiving more attention than ever before. In full-color, 102 species of palms are illustrated, and the first section of the book is an encyclopedia of these species. Given are scientific name, common name, subfamily, tribe, origin, hardiness zone, typical height, growth rate, salt and drought tolerance, soil and light requirements, uses, propagation, and more. Characteristics of each palm are listed including leaf size and color, trunk or stem characteristics, flowers and fruits, and other attributes.
Author: John Vertrees Watkins
Publisher:
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 468
ISBN-13: 9780813028385
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe standard landscape plant manual for Florida now revised and expanded! From reviews of the original edition: "The bible of Florida landscaping. . . . The book has listings for more than 400 plants containing excellent information about cultural and climatological requirements and such interesting tidbits as seasons of maximum color and how the plant is best used in the Florida landscape."-- Cape Coral Breeze "One of Florida's best garden manuals. . . . All residents of Florida will find much useful information to help them with their garden problems in this book."--John Popenoe, former director, Fairchild Tropical Gardens This is the revised and expanded version of the book that has long been the standard landscape plant manual for Florida. The authors have included 70 additional native plant species along with updated botanical names and additional general information on many of the plants. They have also removed all invasive exotic species from the book. Each description contains a detailed drawing for easily identifying the plant, and both the common name and the botanical name are given. Following the general description are entries on propagation, soil and light requirements, culture, hardiness, salt tolerance, pests, and landscape uses. Descriptions of foliage, fruit, and flowers are enhanced by useful information about the season of maximum color.
Author: Tony Rodd
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 998
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeatures more than five thousand entries on the best plant varieties for gardens in every zone, encompassing facts on cultivation requirements, zone ratings, growth habits, light and water needs, propagation, and pest control.
Author: Timothy K. Broschat
Publisher:
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780813062273
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPraise for the first edition"Avid recreational gardeners, designers, and nursery professionals who enjoy growing dramatic ornamental palms will welcome this comprehensive manual comprising palm biology, propagation techniques, cultural requirements, and overall care."--Booklist"A valuable resource for commercial producers, landscapers, palm enthusiasts, and homeowners."--Florida Gardening"Especially good on pests, diseases and nutritional needs. . . . Offers information for the beginning palm grower as well as the professional."--Miami Herald"Provides in-depth information that should delight palm enthusiasts."--Daytona Beach News-Journal"Effectively illustrates propagation features and disease symptoms. . . . This is the most comprehensive book to date for serious growers."--ChoiceWith a wealth of colorful photos, this updated edition of the essential reference for growing palms contains new information on seed germination, fertilization, pests, and diseases. Nowhere else has such comprehensive information on palm horticulture been brought together in one book.Timothy K. Broschat, professor of environmental horticulture at the University of Florida's Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, is coauthor of Betrock's Reference Guide to Florida Landscape Plants. Alan W. Meerow, senior research plant geneticist with USDA-ARS in Miami, Florida, is the author of Betrock's Landscape Palms. Monica L. Elliott, professor of plant pathology at the University of Florida's Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, is coauthor of Compendium of Ornamental Palm Diseases and Disorders.
Author: Ortho
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2008-02-19
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780696236044
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover the beauty and practicality of palms with this book. • Solution-based, easy to understand, expert advice and winning techniques to growing subtropical plants and palms. • Learn which plants are best for you from the over 200 palms and other palm-like plants in the illustrated plant encyclopedia. • Rich with step-by-step information and instructions for every gardener, regardless of your experience level.