Betrock's Guide to Landscape Palms
Betrock's Guide to Landscape Palms

Author: Alan W. Meerow

Publisher: Ball Publishing

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13:

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Landscape 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.

Betrock's Florida Plant Guide
Betrock's Florida Plant Guide

Author: Edward F. Gilman

Publisher: Betrock Information Systems, Incorporated

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780962976148

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An excellent reference source for anyone interested in the Florida landscape.

Ornamental Palm Horticulture
Ornamental Palm Horticulture

Author: Timothy K. Broschat

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780813062273

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Praise 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.

Common Palms of the Southeast
Common Palms of the Southeast

Author: Alan W. Meerow

Publisher:

Published: 2009-02-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781893770874

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"These laminated, fold-up identification guides-- FoldingGuides¿-- speak for themselves. Written and illustrated by local experts who know their stuff, waterproof and indestructible, they¿re the perfect choice for beginners and intermediates who want to know what they¿ll encounter in their particular locale. This guide includes 36 species of palm trees, both common and exotic, found throughout the Southeast U.S.. Includes both solitary and clustering species, both cultivated and species found in the wild. Species list by Alan Meerow, palm expert and author of the authoritative Betrock¿s Landscape Plants. lllustrations by Robert O'Brien, well-known artist and naturalist based in Austin, Texas and Clearwater, Florida. "

The Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms
The Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms

Author: Robert Lee Riffle

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2012-06-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781604692051

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The Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms is the definitive account of all palms that can be grown for ornamental and economic use. Palms are often underutilized as a result of their unfamiliarity—even to tropical gardeners. To help introduce these valuable plants to a new audience, the authors have exhaustively documented every genus in the palm family. 825 species are described in detail, including cold hardiness, water needs, height, and any special requirements. Generously illustrated with more than 900 photos, including photos of several palm species that have never before appeared in a general encyclopedia, The Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms is as valuable as an identification guide as it is a practical handbook. Interesting snippets of history, ethnobotany, and biology inform the text and make this a lively catalog of these remarkable plants.