The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trees: Second Edition

Popular award-winning and unrivaled for its coverage and beauty this is a magnificent illustrated guide to nearly 2 000 tree species and cultivars found in North America and Europe. David More spent over a decade painting these illustrations from real specimens and fellow tree expert John Whites informative text describes key facts about each. The result is an extraordinary reference that will continue to be prized by nature enthusiasts gardeners landscapers and foresters. Illustrates nearly 2 000 tree species and cultivars found in North America and Europe Includes precise paintings of important details: leaves needles bark blossoms fruits nuts and cones Shows deciduous trees in both full leaf and winter Describes the native range of each species the date of its introduction into cultivation and other key facts Features an introduction a glossary and indexes of scientific and English names