No comments about Pests of the Coconut Palm (Plant Production and Protection Papers).

No comments about REV OF PALM GENUS SYRAGUS (Illinois Biological Monographs).

No comments about Palm Tissue Culture (FAO plant production and protection paper).

No comments about A Taxonomic Treatment of the Palm Subtribe _Attaleinae_ (Tribe _Cocoeae_) (Illinois Biological Monographs).

No comments about The Palm-Tree of Life: Biology, Utilization and Conservation (Advances in Economic Botany Vol. 6).

No comments about Secret of the Orient, Dwarf Rhapis Excelsa: A "Lady Palm" Reference, Including Standard Rhapis Excelsa and Other Rhapis Palms.

No comments about The Sabal Palm: A Native Monarch.

2 comments about Betrock's Cold Hardy Palms.

1. i live in italy and in my country there is not a book who could give so many name of potential Palms to try to cultivate in cold or temperate climate.
   Intereseting is the min temperatur that any Palms could stand and there are many photos.
   In fews words..a very helpful book to buy.
   Raffael
   Venice
   Italy



2. A great book for those beginning / or thinking to grow palms in a colder climate. Easier and better than scanning the internet for ideas. A good referance to a great many palms. A Christmas pressy that won't be up on E-bay later.

5 comments about Ornamental Palm Horticulture.

1. The authors clearly had no intention in writing yet another book filled with photos of palm species that would instruct readers on what palms to plant. There are already many books that provide the service that two of these reviewers ask for ("Betrock's Landscape Palms," "Betrock's Cold Hardy Palms," "Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms") that give detailed horticultural information on palm species. The intent of this book is made very clear in the introduction: this a book on how to deal with palms horticulturally, not a guide on which palms to choose in a landscape.



2. This book is an attempt to guide those interested in palm horticulture. However, finding that palm horticulture varies widely between the species, I found this title a disappointment. Some palms can't take iron for instance, but the authors neglect to give specific information on those species which would be helpful. The same applies to those palms that need iron. As a general guide, the book is ok, but if you really need to know how to care for your exotic and rare palms you may need advice from the local botanical garden or a nursery that specializes in growing palms to determine the nutritional requirements of a specific genus.



3. Brimming with detailed, useful information on all aspects of palm horticulture.



4. The book was written in attempt to gather scientific literature on palm horticulture together in a single reference text. Broschat and Meerow have done that in a very simple and effective way. This is quite an comprehensive book that tackles the main aspects of palm horticulture from propagation to pests and interior maintenance of palms. Particularly useful are the sections on mineral nutrition and propagation. The different chapters of the book are well-complemented by over 100 illustrations which give you a better idea which disease or deficiency might affect your palm.
   
   I have read the book in less than two days and I was able to immediately diagnostic nutrional deficiencies with my Spindle, Christmas and Phoenix palms. This book is not intended to describe how to grow a specific palm. Rather, it teaches general principles to grow and maintain healthy palms. This is the most complete and useful book on palms I have read so far. Every serious palm amateur should have one at home.



5. A pure technical book, great for the farmers of palms. Everything you want to know about palms but not a palm's identification book. This book have only a few photos.

2 comments about Betrock's Landscape Palms.

1. This is a very informative book for any palm enthusiast. All the important information (scientific and common names, height, growth rate, origin, & USDA hardiness zone) is above the wonderful color photographs of each palm, followed by a more detailed description below. This reference is a must have for any horticulture professional.



2. 
   Betrock's Landscape Palms is just what I needed. I live in Miami and my yard already has an assortment of palms. I love palms and wanted to add more and different palms to my landscape. Without overwhelming me with every palm on earth, this book gave me a good selection of palms with needed information to make the right choice. Easy to ready and plenty of pictures I highly recommend it if you are interested in palms for any reason.