Hawthorns and Medlars by Ron W Lance
Hawthorns and Medlars was the first in our Plant Collector Guide series, published in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society. Ideal for the avid gardener, horticulturist, and plant collector, these inspirational books provide an opportunity to learn about some lesser-known, but increasingly collectable genera.
Most hawthorns are vastly underappreciated as ornamental subjects, but given their interesting biology, cultural history, and uses in cookery and folklore, these fascinating trees and shrubs are long overdue their own book. This book focuses on those hawthorns (genus Crataegus) and medlars (genus Mespilus) of greatest interest to horticulturists, some 70 wild species, many of which are seldom cultivated outside botanic gardens or arboreta. A substantial range of ornamental cultivars and the best-known horticulturally created hybrids are also treated, and the author provides detailed information on how to best grow, propagate, and hybridize these plants.
Most hawthorns are vastly underappreciated as ornamental subjects, but given their interesting biology, cultural history, and uses in cookery and folklore, these fascinating trees and shrubs are long overdue their own book. This book focuses on those hawthorns (genus Crataegus) and medlars (genus Mespilus) of greatest interest to horticulturists, some 70 wild species, many of which are seldom cultivated outside botanic gardens or arboreta. A substantial range of ornamental cultivars and the best-known horticulturally created hybrids are also treated, and the author provides detailed information on how to best grow, propagate, and hybridize these plants.
James B.Phipps is a post-retired professor in the biology department at the University of Western Ontario, where he was also the director of the Sherwood Fox Arboretum for many years and kept a study collection of over 300 hawthorns. He's been studying hawthorns for almost 25 years, and he's published a lot throughout that time. Phipps also serves on the Flora of North America editorial board. Dr. Phipps has always been fascinated by hawthorns, and is currently working on a monograph on Crataegus and Mespilus. He was born in Birmingham, England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780881925913 |
| ISBN 10 | 0881925918 |
| Title | Hawthorns and Medlars |
| Author | Ron W Lance |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Timber Press |
| Year published | 2003-11-15 |
| Number of pages | 180 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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