Making the most of indigenous trees (Paperback, 3rd revised ed)

Making the most of Indigenous Trees is undoubtedly the most significant, useful and practical book ever to be published on this subject in South Africa. This third and revised edition contains 22 more tree species. The 163 tree species are alphabetically arranged according to the botanical name, illustrated with more than 850 photographs in full colour and discussed in detail. The following information is provided: An introduction section on tree propagation by seed, cuttings and truncheons. A detailed species description, diagnostic features, natural distribution and habitat. The ecological role and utilisation by mammals, birds and insects. Economic value and use by people, including use in gardens and on the farm, as a source of food for humans and animals, fibre and medicine. Properties of the wood and its utilisation by people. Specific guidelines on propagation and cultivation of each species. A map indicating the distribution of each species. More than 850 carefully selected colour photographs complement and illustrate the text. A table on the utilisation of indigenous trees by wildlife, references for further reading and an index to the common and botanical names are included. This valuable guide to indigenous trees should be within reach of every gardener, farmer, naturalist, nurseryman, forester and conservationist - in fact, anyone with a love and appreciation of trees.

General

Imprint:	Briza
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	October 2015
Authors:	Fanie Venter • Julye-Ann Venter
Photographers:	Pitta Joffe
Dimensions:	245 x 173 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	368
Edition:	3rd revised ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-920217-43-3
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Gardening > Gardening: plants > Shrubs & trees Books > Gardening > Gardening: plants > Shrubs & trees
LSN:	1-920217-43-6
Barcode:	9781920217433

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Wed, 20 Jul 2022 | Review by: Sally A.

If you want to know more about our indigenous trees, this is an excellent book. ID the tree, if you’re planting it in your garden, what will it attract and can you use it for anything- I love it, very informative.

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