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Native and ornamental conifers in the Pacific Northwest : identification, botany, and natural history / Elizabeth A. Price.
"There are a number of conifer guides available for the Pacific Northwest. Most of these guides, however, focus on native cultivars. Master gardener Elizabeth Price has put together a new guide that includes ornamentals alongside natives, arguing that most people are not necessarily concerned with distinguishing between the two, especially in a residential setting. Based on her experiences teaching workshops on conifer identification and cultivation, Price has developed identification charts that are suitable for specialists but focused on making the information as accessible as possible for amateurs. Although the book's primary goal is identification, it also weaves in natural history and a little personal narrative"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780870711671
- ISBN: 0870711679
- Physical Description: xii, 330 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Corvallis, OR : Oregon State University Press, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-318) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction to conifers -- Pinaceae : the pine family -- Cupressaceae : the cypress family -- Taxaceae : the yew family -- Sciadopityaceae : the Japanese umbrella-pine family -- Araucariaceae : the monkey puzzle family. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Conifers > Northwest, Pacific. Conifers > Washington (State) Conifers > Oregon. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Camosun College Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
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| Interurban Library | SD 397 C7 P695 2022 (Text) | 26040003409477 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - | ||
| Lansdowne Library | SD 397 C7 P695 2022 (Text) | 26040003409352 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |
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"There are a number of conifer guides available for the Pacific Northwest. Most of these guides, however, focus on native cultivars. Master gardener Elizabeth Price has put together a new guide that includes ornamentals alongside natives, arguing that most people are not necessarily concerned with distinguishing between the two, especially in a residential setting. Based on her experiences teaching workshops on conifer identification and cultivation, Price has developed identification charts that are suitable for specialists but focused on making the information as accessible as possible for amateurs. Although the book's primary goal is identification, it also weaves in natural history and a little personal narrative"-- - Book News
Writing for landscape designers, horticulturalists, and arborists rather than scientists, Price considers both native and ornamental conifers that such professionals often find side-by-side in their work with the public. She organizes the material around jargon-free charts that guide readers to species identification. Each chart is a photographic matrix of the key features of a group of genera or species, allowing readers to compare and select. Accompanying text discusses the characteristics, botany, and natural history of that particular group. After introductory material, she covers Pinaceae: the pine family, Cupressaceae: the cypress family, Taxaceae: the yew family, Sciadopityaceae: the Japanese umbrella-pine family, and Araucariaceae: the monkey puzzle family. Annotation ©2022 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) - Chicago Distribution Center
Most conifer guides available for the Pacific Northwest focus on native species observed in the wild. Native and Ornamental Conifers in the Pacific Northwest presents an integrated perspective for understanding and identifying conifers in any landscape where native and ornamental species grow alongside each other. It is suitable for landscape designers, horticulturalists, arborists, gardeners, environmental scientists, and botanists.
Based on her experiences teaching workshops on conifer identification and cultivation, Elizabeth Price has developed Jargon-free photographic charts, which allow for side-by-side comparison of conifer features and guide the reader to species identification. The charts are detailed enough for specialists yet accessible to amateurs.
The book includes extensive material on the characteristics, botany, and natural history of conifer plant families, genera, and species, all illustrated with original photographs. Research across many disciplines is blended with direct observation and personal experience, creating a book that goes beyond identification and is both rigorous and engaging. - Chicago Distribution Center
Most conifer guides available for the Pacific Northwest focus on native species observed in the wild. Native and Ornamental Conifers in the Pacific Northwest presents an integrated perspective for understanding and identifying conifers in any landscape where native and ornamental species grow alongside each other. It is suitable for landscape designers, horticulturalists, arborists, gardeners, environmental scientists, and botanists.
Based on her experiences teaching workshops on conifer identification and cultivation, Elizabeth Price has developed Jargon-free photographic charts, which allow for side-by-side comparison of conifer features and guide the reader to species identification. The charts are detailed enough for specialists yet accessible to amateurs.
The book includes extensive material on the characteristics, botany, and natural history of conifer plant families, genera, and species, all illustrated with original photographs. Research across many disciplines is blended with direct observation and personal experience, creating a book that goes beyond identification and is both rigorous and engaging.
