An essential guide to every species of tree found in the British Isles outside of arboretums
This easy-to-use guide covers the 360 species of tree that are found in Britain & Ireland. Each species is covered in detail with information on how to identify,whether from a leaf,twig,bark or whole tree,plus extra information on where the tree grows (including a map),how high they grow,what uses the tree is used for and its unique history.
Every species is also comprehensively illustrated with photographs of every useful feature - bark,leaf,seed,flower,twig and whole tree.
Sample identification section:Silver Birch Betula pendula (Betulaceae) height to 26mA slender,fast-growing deciduous tree with a narrow,tapering crown when young and growing vigorously. Older trees acquire a weeping habit,especially if growing in an open,uncrowded situation.
Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersISBN: 9780007236855Number of pages: 320Weight: 590 gDimensions: 210 x 135 x 20 mm
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