British Trees - A Photographic Guide to Every Common Species (Paperback)

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 26m A 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.

General

Imprint:	Collins
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Collins Complete Guide
Release date:	April 2008
First published:	April 2008
Authors:	Paul Sterry
Dimensions:	210 x 135 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - With translucent dust cover / Trade
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-0-00-723685-5
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Plant life: general > General
LSN:	0-00-723685-9
Barcode:	9780007236855

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