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Growing Fruit Trees: Novel Concepts and Practices for Successful Care and Management
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Jean-Marie Lespinasse and Évelyne Leterme, fruit tree specialists based in France, explain the unique conditions and requirements of fifteen different types of trees—almond, apple, apricot, cherry, chestnut, fig, grape, hazelnut, kiwi, olive, peach, pear, plum, quince, and walnut. From understanding climatic limitations and tree morphology to selecting rootstock varieties and mastering fertilization technique, principles of training, and proper harvesting methods, this manual provides an in-depth study of fruit tree cultivation for landscape designers, arborists, horticulturalist, and serious gardeners alike. By respecting the natural characteristics and habits of the trees, you will learn sensitive, effective interventions to ensure strong, healthy fruit ... Read more
Jean-Marie Lespinasse and Évelyne Leterme, fruit tree specialists based in France, explain the unique conditions and requirements of fifteen different types of trees—almond, apple, apricot, cherry, chestnut, fig, grape, hazelnut, kiwi, olive, peach, pear, plum, quince, and walnut. From understanding climatic limitations and tree morphology to selecting rootstock varieties and mastering fertilization technique, principles of training, and proper harvesting methods, this manual provides an in-depth study of fruit tree cultivation for landscape designers, arborists, horticulturalist, and serious gardeners alike. By respecting the natural characteristics and habits of the trees, you will learn sensitive, effective interventions to ensure strong, healthy fruit ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
1492g
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393732566
SKU
V9780393732566
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99-1
About Unknown
Jean-Marie Lespinasse, worked at the Bordeaux-Aquitaine branch of the National Institute for Agricultural Research in France from 1962 to 2000. He is a specialist in the breeding and study of fruit trees. Évelyn Leterme is the founder and director of the Conservatoire Vegetal Regional d'Aquitaine (CVRA) in France.
Reviews for Growing Fruit Trees: Novel Concepts and Practices for Successful Care and Management
"[A]n an excellent collection of information.... The photographs, figures, and tables are outstanding and facilitate understanding and clarify issues that would have required many additional words to achieve similar clarity.... Growing Fruit Trees was a pleasure for the mind and a joy for the eyes
a delightful work. Highly recommended."
G. S. Howell - CHOICE "[C]omprehensive, easy to understand, and ... Read more
a delightful work. Highly recommended."
G. S. Howell - CHOICE "[C]omprehensive, easy to understand, and ... Read more