Product Description

The Jade Garden is an authoritative guide to 130 of the most fascinating yet little-known ornamental trees, shrubs, and perennials from "the green mantle" of Asia. Based on detailed research and observation at one of the largest and oldest collections of Asian plants in North America, the subjects of this book were chosen for their superior garden qualities, their rarity in everyday horticulture, and their commercial availability. From an extraordinary, nearly black geranium with reflexed petals, to a ground-creeping honeysuckle with bicolored flowers and blue berries, gardeners are sure to find something new and exciting in these pages. Although plants included are from the "cutting edge" of plant exploration and discovery, the authors have included only those selections that have undergone thorough evaluation at the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden for hardiness and garden appeal. In addition, the authors have taken special care to exclude potentially invasive plants, allowing readers to be confident that any selection from the book will be an environmentally responsible one. With many of its plants appearing in a garden book for the first time, The Jade Garden is certain to be a groundbreaking horticultural event.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #787027 in Books
• Published on: 2005-05-01
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 300 pages

From Booklist
Wharton and company share an affiliation with the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research, a wondrous place known for its magnificent plant collections. Calling upon their vast knowledge of Asian perennials, shrubs, and trees, the authors have compiled an encyclopedic guide to a bevy of gardenworthy specimens, especially little-known selections. A botanical perspective informs an introductory overview of the breathtakingly varied geography of China and its adjacent neighbors, thus setting the stage for the plant entries. Written in an engaging style, each plant listing contains a description of native habitat, growing habit, and hardiness, along with cultivation and propagation advice. Observations document how plants perform at the botanical garden, and suggest what one might expect in a cooler or warmer region. This valuable resource on cutting-edge Asian species includes photographs of plants in the wild as well as detailed shots of alluring characteristics. Alice Joyce
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Review
"A clever and highly recommended book for garden enthusiasts wishing to increase their knowledge of Asian vegetation."
—John Bagnasco, Garden Compass, March/April 2006 (Garden Compass )

"An authoritative, groundbreaking work that will delight horticulture connoisseurs and those interested in Asian flora and natural history."
—Brian Lym, Library Journal, June 15, 2005 (Library Journal )

"Calling upon their vast knowledge of Asian perennials, shrubs and trees, the authors have compiled an encyclopedic guide to a bevy of garden-worthy specimens. This valuable resource on cutting-edge Asian species includes photographs of plants in the wild as well as detailed shots of alluring characteristics."
–Alice Joyce, Booklist, June 1, 2005 (Booklist )

A clever and highly recommended book for garden enthusiasts wishing to increase their knowledge of Asian vegetation. John Bagnasco, Garden Compass, March/April 2006 (Garden Compass )

An authoritative, groundbreaking work that will delight horticulture connoisseurs and those interested in Asian flora and natural history. Brian Lym, Library Journal, June 15, 2005 (Library Journal )

Calling upon their vast knowledge of Asian perennials, shrubs and trees, the authors have compiled an encyclopedic guide to a bevy of garden-worthy specimens. This valuable resource on cutting-edge Asian species includes photographs of plants in the wild as well as detailed shots of alluring characteristics. Alice Joyce, Booklist, June 1, 2005 (Booklist )

From the Author
Douglas Justice is associate director and curator of collections at the UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research.