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PublisherTimber Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100881927627

ISBN-139780881927627

eBay Product ID (ePID)48421209

Product Key Features

Book TitleCeanothus

Number of Pages272 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2006

TopicShrubs, Flowers / General

IllustratorYes

GenreGardening

AuthorDieter Wilken, David Fross

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight31.1 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width7.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2005-017927

ReviewsI have frequently been asked, by those who have encountered Ceanothus in their travels, what species could they grow where they live and where could they obtain it. This book will provide the proper responses., This is the first book since the 1940s to explore the range of ceanothus available and all their planting possibilities. Written by a botanist and a nurseryman, it's a welcome combination of plant listings and information on how to successfully cultivate ceanothus. -- Valerie Easton "Seattle Times" (02/15/2006), If it is possible for one book to give this genus the recognition it deserves, then 'mission accomplished'., If it is possible for one book to give this genus the recognition it deserves, then 'mission accomplished'. -- John Bagnasco "Garden Compass" (05/01/2006), I found this book to be an excellent resource. It includes clear and practical information about each of a long list of Ceanothus species, selections, and hybrids that are best suited for cultivation in residential landscapes. -- Tom Karwin "Monterey County Herald" (03/04/2006), This beautiful new book offers a complete horticultural and botanical treatment of the genus aimed at both gardeners and botanists, giving Ceanothus the recognition it deserves., This is the first book since the 1940s to explore the range of ceanothus available and all their planting possibilities. Written by a botanist and a nurseryman, it's a welcome combination of plant listings and information on how to successfully cultivate ceanothus., I found this book to be an excellent resource. It includes clear and practical information about each of a long list of Ceanothus species, selections, and hybrids that are best suited for cultivation in residential landscapes.

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal635.9/3386

SynopsisThough it has an unrivaled range of blue flowers and includes plants suitable for many gardening and landscaping situations, this North American native genus has long been underutilized. A complete horticultural and botanical treatment of the genus aimed at both gardeners and botanists, this book finally gives Ceanothus the recognition it deserves., A complete horticultural and botanical treatment of the genus aimed at both gardeners and botanists, this book finally gives Ceanothus the recognition it deserves., Though it has an unrivaled range of blue flowers and includes plants suitable for many gardening and landscaping situations, this North American native genus has long been underutilized. Its species range from Canada south through southern Mexico and from coast to coast, and there are forms from ground-hugging mats through shrubs to trees. A complete horticultural and botanical treatment of the genus aimed at both gardeners and botanists, this book finally gives Ceanothus -- with so many plants that tolerate sun and shade, thrive in arid conditions, and bear a profusion of beautiful, fragrant flowers -- the recognition it deserves., Though it has an unrivaled range of blue flowers and includes plants suitable for many gardening and landscaping situations, this North American native genus has long been underutilized. Its species range from Canada south through southern Mexico and from coast to coast, and there are forms from ground-hugging mats through shrubs to trees. A complete horticultural and botanical treatment of the genus aimed at both gardeners and botanists, this book finally gives Ceanothus-with so many plants that tolerate sun and shade, thrive in arid conditions, and bear a profusion of beautiful, fragrant flowers-the recognition it deserves.

LC Classification NumberSB413.C4