Tree Ferns - Hardcover

Mark F. Large; John E. Braggins

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0881926302 ISBN 13: 9780881926309

Publisher: Timber Press, 2004

Synopsis

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 the source 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.

About this title

Book Description:

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 the source for information on the living tree ferns.

About the Author:

Mark 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Timber Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0881926302
• ISBN 13: 9780881926309
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 360