A set of resources for maple enthusiasts, with a few with relevance to trees in general.
Please suggest other links or let me know if a link no longer works in the thread linked to by the Discussion tab.
You can find links to online Maple resources at
Maple Resources - Online
You can find links to nurseries at
Maples: Nurseries Specializing in Maples in North America
and
Maples: Nurseries Specializing in Maples Outside of North America
The books below are listed alphabetically by title. They have been recommended by forum members, and there are no guarantees, but some have been noted as Recommended by the Maple Society.
Bench Grafter's Handbook, The
by Humphrey, Brian E. Published by CRC Press, 2019.
This book was recommended by an expert in plant propagation in conversation with a forum member, see Grafting Japanese maples in California
Link location The Bench Grafter's Handbook
Submitted by JT1
Date submitted 23 July 2019; last confirmed 25 July 2019
Book for Maples: wild maples of Japan maple cultivars
By Yano, Masayoshi, Japan Maple Publishing Group, 2003
This was recommended as an important book. Another forum member wrote a short review: Maples Reference Books
This book is out of print, seems to only be available in 2nd-hand book stores. If you speak Japanese, this is one store that would notify you when they have a copy: 日本の古本屋 / About “Nihon no Furuhon-ya”. Another possibility: Currently the DVDs are not sold at World Maple Park either online or offline, but you can order a copy on this site by Nakano House Art Museum (or Nakano-tei Museum of Art) in Niigata Prefecture.
中野邸記念館：矢野正善氏監修 カエデの本（電子書籍版） (only in Japanese).
Link location Book for maples
Submitted by emery
Submitted date 3 Jul 2019; last confirmed 5 July 2020
Gardeners Guide to Growing Maples, The
By Harris, James GS, David & Charles, 2003
Good overview of the genus, as well as growing advice that is very pertinent to northern European and North-Western US climates. Nicely illustrated.
Mr. Harris is owner of the well known Mallet Court nursery and has made several important species introductions.
Link location The Gardener's Guide to Growing Maples
Submitted by emery
Submitted date 3 Jul 2019; last confirmed 25 July 2019
Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs, The
by Hillier, John G., James Armitage, Richard Sanford. Published by Royal Horticultural Society, 2014
Link location The Hillier Manual of Trees & Shrubs
Submitted by emery
Submitted date 26 Jul 2019; last confirmed 26 July 2019
Illustrated Guide to Japanese Maples, An
By Kenney, Neil, Published by Larchfield Trees, 2015
Link location Show Dates for 2019
Submitted by emery
Submitted date 3 Jul 2019; last confirmed 25 July 2019
Illustrated Guide to Maples, An Recommended
By Le Hardy de Beaulieu, Antoine. Published by Timber Press, 2003 (no longer available from Timber Press)
Recommended as a pleasure to use - has great photos over illustrations with easy access to straight forward information vs over-loaded jargon.
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 464pp.
- Book dimensions: 8 x 11½ in. (290 x 205 mm.)
- Images: 1200 color photos
- ISBN-10: 0881926019
- ISBN-13: 9780881926019
Awards for this book: Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic Book. Cover photos are included in this forum posting: Identification: - maple ID
Link location https://www.amazon.ca/Illustrated-Guide-Maples-Antoine-Beaulieu/dp/0881926019
Submitted by JT1
Submitted date 17 Jun 2017; last confirmed 5 Jun 2018
Japanese Maples: The Complete Guide to Selection and Cultivation, 4th edition Recommended
By Vertrees, J.D. and Gregory, Peter; published by Timber Press, Portland, OR, 2010; 404 pages.
This book was recommended as one of the most complete guides to Japanese maples, in an article by By Brian Minter in the Vancouver Sun on November 4, 2017 (page C2). Cited here is the fourth edition with 600 plants, offering detailed descriptions of over 150 new introductions, updates to plant nomenclature, and new insights into established favorites. There is also a 224 page Pocket Guide version published in 2007 as a complement to the 3rd edition.
Link location Japanese Maples: The Complete Guide to Selection and Cultivation
Submitted by wcutler
Submitted date 18 Nov 2017; last confirmed 25 Dec 2023
Maples for Gardens Recommended
By van Gelderen, CJ & DM van Gelderen, Timber Press 1999
This is the photographic companion volume to "Maples of the World", a representative survey of maple species and cultivars compiled in encyclopedia form. With photographs from over 30 arboretums, gardens and nurseries, it is certainly one of the most useful practical guides for the gardener, providing both zone and size information.
Link location Maples for Gardens
Submitted by emery
Submitted date 3 Jul 2019; last confirmed 25 July 2019
Maples of the World Recommended
By D. M. van Gelderen, P. C. de Jong, and H. J. Oterdoom; published by Timber Press (no longer available from them), 2010 in paper
Every known maple is described, including growth habit, distribution, hardiness, and autumn color, as well as useful information on culture, propagation, and pests and diseases.
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 516 pp.
- Book dimensions: 8.25 x 11 in. (280 x 210 mm.)
- Images: 212 b/w photos, 148 line drawings, 2 maps
- ISBN-10: 160469209X
- ISBN-13: 9781604692099
Link location Maples of the World by P. C. De Jong and H. J. Oterdoom and D. M. Van Gelderen
Submitted by JT1
Submitted date 17 Jun 2017; last confirmed 5 Jun 2018
New Trees: Recent Introductions to Cultivation
By Grimshaw, John and Ross Bayton. Published by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 2009.
Commissioned and produced by the International Dendrology Society, this major reference work covers species grown in the United Kingdom, Europe and North America, with horticultural notes from a network of growers and enthusiasts backed up by recent scientific studies
Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation, The, 2nd edition
by Dirr, Michael A. and Charles W. Heuser, Jr. Published by Timber Press, 2006.
Compiled by two distinguished professors of horticulture, The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation is a must for professionals and students of horticulture. Over 1,100 species and their propagation requirements by seeds, cuttings, grafting and budding, and tissue culture are discussed in exhaustive detail.
Link location Workman PublishingTimber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples
Submitted by emery
Submitted date 26 Jul 2019; last confirmed 26 July 2019
By Vertrees, J.D. and Gregory, Peter; published by Timber Press, 2007.
The Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples describes and illustrates 300 of the most widely available Japanese maples in North America and Europe. Along with basic information on cultivation and maintenance, it provides lists of trees for specific landscape uses. Its handy format makes it an ideal reference for taking to the nursery or garden center.
Link location https://www.amazon.com/Timber-Pocket-Japanese-Maples-Guides/dp/0881927996
Submitted by richardbeasley@comcast.net
Submitted date 07 Octl 2007; last confirmed 26 July 2019
Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles. 8th edition
By Bean, W.J. Published by J. Murray, London; 5-volume set published in 1989.
Link location Trees and Shrubs Hardy In the British Isles by Bean, W JA complete book for collector trees ;many photos of the leaves in spring and autum ,bark,and seed or fruits ; 40 acer and another 400!!! trees descriptions
Submitted by emery
Submitted date 26 Jul 2019; last confirmed 26 July 2019
Trees in Britain, Europe and North America
By Phillips, Roger and Sheila Grant, Pan Books, 1978
Link location Trees in Britain, Europe and North America
Submitted by alex66 and emery
Submitted date 05 Feb 2007; last recommended and confirmed 26 July 2019
World Checklist of Maple Cultivar Names
By Gregory, Peter and Hugh Angus, Published by Westonbirt Arboretum, 2008.
Lists more than 3,800 maples, most of which are Acer palmatum, but many other intriguing entries.
Alison Vry, Database & Records Officer at Westonbirt, has confirmed in an email:
"The World Checklist of Maple Cultivar names is no longer available. A new version is being produced but it will be published by the Maple Society rather than Westonbirt, and realistically it may be some time before it is complete."
Link location
Submitted by emery
Submitted date 3 Jul 2019; last confirmed 22 Aug 2019
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