2005, ISBN: 1842460889

[EAN: 9781842460887], Neubuch, [PU: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Richmond, Surrey. 2012.], USED S/HAND COCH-Y-BONDDU BOOKS 22H EUROPE PLANTS WILD FLOWERS BOTANY ASIA NORTH AMERICA ARCTIC C… Mehr…

[EAN: 9781842460887], Neubuch, [PU: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Richmond, Surrey. 2012.], USED S/HAND COCH-Y-BONDDU BOOKS 22H EUROPE PLANTS WILD FLOWERS BOTANY ASIA NORTH AMERICA ARCTIC CIRCLE ECOLOGY CONSERVATION SORBUS ALBOCARMESINAE TREES SHRUBS MOUNTAIN ASH ROWAN PLANT COLLECTING COLLECTORS COLLECTIONS BOTANICAL MAGAZINE MONOGRAPHS, (Correct information: S/HAND / USED, HARDCOVER, 2012). (2005) 2010 reprint. 4to (193 x 253mm). Ppxiv,252. Colour botanical paintings by Josephine Hague, colour photographs throughout, location maps, bibliography. Red boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Edited by Brian Mathew. This is a survey and description of the wild species of Sorbus spp., with some useful material on cultivation. This is "one of the most popular and decorative groups of small trees, yet very few of the great variety of species are commonly grown. This book describes over 60 species in addition to the familiar rowan Sorbus aucuparia. Visually striking, with profuse fruits of pure white, crimson, pink, yellow and orange to red, the wealth of new material provided here is remarkable." Chapters include: List of colour paintings: Author's note, rowans - looking to the future. Introduction: Brief account of the Rosaceae; Sorbus in cultivation; Chromosome numbers in the Rosaeceae; The subfamily Maloideae; The genus Sorbus (the pinnate-leaved rowans). Phylogeography: Fossil evidence; Distribution of the taxa within Sorbus; Comparisons with the fossil history of other genera with which Sorbus spp. often grow; Evolution and dispersal of S. aucuparia throughout northern Eurasia; The value of traditional taxonomy to molecular taxonomy. Ecology. Conservation. Cultivation: Introduction; Temparature; Moisture; pH and nutrients; Pests and diseases - mammals, insects, bird predation of fruit, fungi; Herbicides; Propagation - grafting, cuttings, seed - seed extractions and cleaning, germination; Choosing a suitable rowan for your garden. Taxonomic treatment: Subgenus Sorbus, subgenus Albocarmesinae; Morphology; Summary of classification; Key to the species of Sorbus; Members of the genus Sorbus; Hybrids. An appendix discusses Latin descriptions of new taxa. ., Books<

2005, ISBN: 9781842460887

Of the many tree and shrub genera, no other offers the range of features that Rowans do - suitable for a variety of garden situations, from tiny alpines, through shrubs of all sizes, to t… Mehr…

Of the many tree and shrub genera, no other offers the range of features that Rowans do - suitable for a variety of garden situations, from tiny alpines, through shrubs of all sizes, to tall trees, very few are grown or even known about. This book describes over 60 species related to the familiar rowan Sorbus aucuparia, visually striking, with profuse fruits and flowers of pure white, crimson, pinks, yellow and orange to red, the wealth of new material provided here is remarkable. The author has first hand knowledge and experience of growing all the species, gained from 25 years of meticulous study at Ness Gardens. His discovery of the occurrence of asexual reproduction by seed (apomixis) within the genus has led to a re-appraisal of its classification. In addition, apomictic species can be propagated easily and cheaply by seed, thus providing a rare opportunity to bring new species with a stunning variety of colours and forms into our gardens. Sections on propagation and cultivation will be invaluable to gardeners and professional horticulturalists, while the inclusion of evolutionary history of Sorbus will be of great interest to botanists, biogeographers, and plant collecting enthusiasts. The close collaboration between botanist author and internationally renowned artist, who for 20 years have shared a fine degree of observation of these living plants, also makes this book an outstanding contribution to botanical illustration. Books Hugh McAllister|Hardback|Royal Botanic Gardens|01/11/2005, Royal Botanic Gardens<

ISBN: 9781842460887

Describes over 60 species related to the familiar rowan Sorbus aucuparia. Sections on propagation and cultivation are useful to gardeners and professional... Books