Growing Palm Trees in Hawaii and Other Tropical Climates Book

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced gardener, this handy reference is the perfect instruction manual for growing palm trees in Hawaii and other tropical locations. Featuring photos of rare and exotic palms, this book will inspire you to create your own tropical paradise. Also, this colorful field guide will help you to quickly identify a wide variety of palms, and you'll discover the best places to see palms throughout the islands. This book identifies 81 different palm species and contains over 110 photographs of rare and exotic palms. It also includes instructions and tips for selecting the right palm for your garden, planting and transplanting, growing palms from seed, maintenance and much more. This book is the perfect resource for anyone interested in tropical palms.

About the Author

David Leaser is the author of three books on palms and a long-time member of the International Palm Society. His book, Palm Trees: A Story in Photographs, is the first coffee table book ever written on palms and has received critical acclaim from horticultural societies and leading authorities on palm trees around the world, including the Royal Botanical Garden at Kew. A graduate of Pepperdine University, Leaser received the Pacemaker award for excellence in journalism. He received his Master's Degree from the University of Southern California and also attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Mr. Leaser recently sold his farm on the Big Island of Hawaii and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.