Trees, the World Encyclopedia of: A Reference and Identification Guide to 1300 of the World's Most Significant Trees - Hardcover

Tony Russell; With Catherine Cutler And Martin Walters

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0754834751 ISBN 13: 9780754834755

Publisher: Lorenz Books, 2020

Synopsis

This beautifully illustrated volume, substantially updated for this new large-format edition in 2020, is the ultimate reference guide to more than 1300 of the most spectacular, best-loved and unusual trees across the globe. Turning the 500-plus pages of this book reveals the incredible diversity of trees, from the huge redwoods of California to the banyan trees of south-east Asia. Here are elephant apple and sandpiper trees; a tree called 'drenched in salt spray' in Maori; cricket bat and corkscrew willows, as well as weeping; strawberry, strawberry guava, and snowbell trees; ice cream bean, and shaving brush trees... powderpuff, ear pod and monkeypod trees... as well as myriad oaks, chestnuts, laurels, pines and myrtles. A comprehensive introduction looks at the natural history of trees, how they have evolved over time, and the ways in which they have adapted to suit the variety of terrains in which they thrive. There is a guide to what tree grows best where, if your garden is cold or wet, or dry and shady, large or small; whether your soil is acid or alkaline; and what offers glorious leaf, bark, flower or fruit colour through the seasons, perhaps snowy mespilus in spring, honey locust in summer, katsura in autumn, and corkscrew hazel in winter. The main part of the book features three geographical directories of trees from Temperate and Tropical America; Britain and Europe; and Africa, Asia and Australasia. Each tree entry is accompanied by a hand-painted botanical illustration, and includes identification details such as bark texture; leaf shape and size; flowering time; average height; and overall tree shape. An essential volume for everyone's natural history and gardening library.

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About the Author

TONY RUSSELL is widely regarded as one of Britain s leading authorities on trees and shrubs. His career began at the Forestry Commission in Snowdonia, and in 1989 he was appointed Head Forester of the world-famous Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire. He has presented many gardening, horticultural and countryside programmes including The Cotswold Garden Trail, Roots and Shoots, Britain's Great Trees, Garden Trail, and Forests of Southern England. He presented the BBC Radio 4 programmes Inspiring Trees, and Plant Invaders, and appears from time to time on Gardeners Question Time. Tony regularly writes for magazines and newspapers, is the author of a number of books, is editor of Great Gardens to Visit and horticultural editor of Discover Britain s Gardens. Since 2009 he has been garden consultant to the National Trust. Alongside this work, Tony runs a thriving garden and forest consultancy business, and leads garden and plant-based tours in the UK and overseas. He is based in Snowdonia, Wales. Contributing consultants to the book are Catherine Cutler and Martin Walters.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754834751
• ISBN 13: 9780754834755
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 512