Comprehensive in scope, this book presents virtually everything ever published about palms in a concise, readable format. The first complete treatment of palms, the book covers palm biology, palm propagation, environmental influences, mineral nutrition and fertilization, insect and disease pests, container and field production, transplanting, and landscape and interiorscape management. Indispenable for commercial producers and landscapers, this colorful book also will be welcomed by the thousands of palm enthusiasts who maintain collections of palms in greenhouses and interior spaces and by the millions of homeowners whose yards are blessed with palms.

Table of Contents

• Palm Biology in Relation to Horticulture
• Propagation of Palms
• Environmental Effects on Palms
• Mineral Nutrition of Ornamental Palms
• Arthropod Pests of Ornamental Palms
• Diseases of Ornamental Palms
• Container Production of Ornamental Palms
• Field Production of Ornamental Palms
• Transplanting Palms
• Landscape Use and Maintenance of Palms
• Interiorscape Use and Maintenance of Palms