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Profiles nearly two thousand tree species and cultivars found in North America and Europe, with paintings of important details, and describes the native range of each species.
This superbly illustrated book is a comprehensive identification reference to over 550 of the most important and best-known trees of Britain and Europe, from Iceland in the north to the Mediterranean in the south. A detailed introduction looks at the origins of trees, their evolution over time and the ways in which they have adapted to suit the variety of terrains in which they thrive. The book then presents an extensive illustrated directory of the most common, popular, prolific or unusual trees, including maps illustrating the region in which each tree can be found. With over 1600 beautiful photographs, artworks and illustrations, this volume is perfect for home or study.
"The ultimate reference guide and identifier for more than 1300 of the most spectacular, best-loved and unusual trees around the globe. Provides a valuable insight into the life cycle of the tree; the role the constituent parts such as bark, trunk, leaves and flowers play in its development; and the many different environments in which trees thrive. Each entry contains the tree's growth habits, average height, leaf size and shape, flower and pollination details, texture of bark, needle length, bud development, fruit colour and dimensions. Includes illustrations of winter and summer profiles, together with details for each tree, such as buds, leaves, flowers, bark, cones, nuts or needles. Contains 3000 specially commissioned watercoulours, maps and photographs." -- Back cover.
Without trees there would be no life on Earth, and this wonderful encyclopedia provides all you need to know about this amazing plant in its different forms all over the world.
Author : Maarten J. M. Christenhusz Publisher : University of Chicago Press Page : 801 pages File Size : 10,69 MB Release : 2017-11-13 Category : Gardening ISBN : 022652292X