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Timber Press Pocket Guide to Bamboos

Timber Press Pocket Guide to Bamboos

Current price: $19.95
Publication Date: August 19th, 2009
Publisher:
Timber Press
ISBN:
9780881929362
Pages:
208

Description

There are around 1400 species of bamboo spread throughout the world's temperate, tropical, and subtropical regions. They grow from sea level to high mountainous regions and can be successfully grown in a range of climates, from coastal California to Minnesota, New England, the British Isles, and continental Europe. Versatile bamboos are both ornamental -- they have striking foliage and come in variety of colors and patterns -- and practical for providing screening and privacy and controlling erosion. They also play an important role in modern society: As a rapidly renewable resource, bamboos are an environmentally conscious solution for homes, gardens, construction, and manufacturing.

The Timber Press Pocket Guide to Bamboos covers 35 genera of bamboos in cultivation and describes more than 300 species and cultivars. Each entry includes the plant's maximum height, maximum culm diameter, light requirements, and minimum temperature tolerated. Includes 300 color photographs for easy identification. Packed with all the authority of an encyclopedia in a pocket-size format, the Timber Press Pocket Guide to Bamboos is a perfect reference for taking to the nursery or garden center.

About the Author

Ted Jordan Meredith has written books on viticulture, enology, wine appreciation, garlic, and bamboo. His work has been awarded the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries Literature Award and The New York Times Editor's Choice for Best Books for Gardening. He and his wife garden and grow bamboo at their home in Washington state. In addition to writing and photography, he enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, and music.

Praise for Timber Press Pocket Guide to Bamboos

“Plenty of superbly photographed bamboos to savor, and Meredith’s expertise and enthusiasm shine in his ability to identify a defining characteristic in each, however similar it might look to another at first glance.” —Gardens Illustrated

“Some bamboos make great screening, some are useful for erosion control, others are just nice to look at. Ted Jordan Meredith introduces us to the gamut.” —Akron Beacon Journal

“Why this book? Because bamboos are excellent plants for erosion control.” —North Shore News

“Stunning—which is not surprising because Timber Press does an outstanding job with color photos, and Meredith with his knowledge and precise language.” —Bamboo