Of all our childhood memories, few are quite as thrilling, or as tactile, as those of climbing trees. Scampering up the rough trunk, spying on the world from the cool green shelter of the canopy, lying on a limb and looking up through the leaves at the summer sun almost made it seem as if we were made for trees, and trees for us.Even in adulthood, trees retain their power, from the refreshing way their waves of green break the monotony of a cityscape to the way their autumn transformations take our breath away. In this lavishly illustrated volume, the trees that have enriched our lives finally get their full due, through a focus on the humble leaves that serve, in a sense, as their public face. The Book of Leaves offers a visually stunning and scientifically engaging guide to six hundred of the most impressive and beautiful leaves from around the world. Each leaf is reproduced here at its actual size, in full color, and is accompanied by an explanation of the range, distribution, abundance, and habitat of the tree on which it’s found. Brief scientific and historical accounts of each tree and related species include fun-filled facts and anecdotes that broaden its portrait. The Henry’s Maple, for instance, found in China and named for an Irish doctor who collected leaves there, bears little initial resemblance to the statuesque maples of North America, from its diminutive stature to its unusual trifoliolate leaves. Or the Mediterranean Olive, which has been known to live for more than 1,500 years and whose short, narrow leaves only fall after two or three years, pushed out in stages by the emergence of younger leaves. From the familiar friends of our backyards to the giants of deep woods, The Book of Leaves brings the forest to life—and to our living rooms—as never before.

The Book of Leaves: A Leaf-by-Leaf Guide to Six Hundred of the World's Great Trees

Coombes, Allen J.

Sports & Outdoors

University of Chicago Press

Dictionary of Plant Names

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

Lubrecht & Cramer, Ltd

Containing over 3500 entries, this guide provides a wealth of information about the derivation, meaning and pronunciation of plant names, which will not only add to the reader's enjoyment of gardening generally but will also provide a reference when plant hunting and buying. The dictionary covers a vast number of plants in cultivation and likely to be encountered and is cross-referenced throughout.

The Hamlyn Dictionary of Plant Names: The Pronunciation, Derivation and Meaning of Botanical Names, and Their Common-name Equivalents

Reference

Hamlyn

These "Eyewitness Handbooks" are pocket-sized reference books. This particular guide looks at the world of trees, with distinguishing features highlighted to aid the recognition of individual species of tree. For easier reference, at-a-glance information panels, illustrations and photographs are provided for each entry. Text provides information on key characteristics of each family or group of trees.

Eyewitness Handbook: World Trees (Eyewitness handbooks)

Harpercollins

Authoritative text, clear photography and systematic approach make the "Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Trees" the most comprehensive guide to a wide range of species from around the world. Packed with over 1000 full-colour photographs of more than 500 trees, it is designed to cut through the complicated identification process to enable you to recognize a species instantly. It features a photo-encyclopedic approach. For beginners and established enthusiasts alike the "Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Trees" explains what a tree is, how trees are classified and how to keep a record of trees you have seen. To help you in the initial stages of identification, the book provides a visual key that shows you the differences between conifers, broadleaves and palms; identifies each genus by leaf type; and, guides you to the correct species entry. A concise glossary defines technical and scientific terms. Identification is made easy. Expertly written and thoroughly authenticated each species entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the tree's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. A full-colour illustration showing the spread, height and leaf persistence of the species as well as colour-coded bands providing at-a-glance facts for quick reference completes every entry.

Trees

Science & Math

Nature & Ecology

Dorling Kindersley Plc P/B

A gardener's guide presents an A-Z listing of 1,500 shrubs and their care, along with many ideas on how to use shrubs to achieve creative, eye-catching landscape effects all year long. Garden Bk Club Main.

The Complete Book of Shrubs

Arts & Photography

Readers' Digest

The Illustrated Directory of Trees & Shrubs

Biological Sciences

Chartwell Books

This new generation of compact, attractive handbooks solves garden problems and showcases important plant groups. Endorsed by the American Horticultural Society, every handbook includes clear instruction and full-color photographs to help inspire confidence and ensure success.

American Horticultural Society Practical Guides: Small Trees

DK Pub.

Spectacularly illustrated details of trees, shrubs, bamboos, climbers and conifers, including clear, useful advice on choosing the right specimens for your garden. Covers more than 1,500 genera, species, hybrids and cultivars. Over 600 full-color photographs.

Trees & Shrubs

Greenwich Editions

Wonderfully useful and complete, this little book includes common name cross-references, geographical distribution, and name origins, all at a bargain price. Pronunciations given are decidedly Britannic, but this seems a trivial matter in a book that fills so essential a need so conveniently.

Timber Press

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The Book of Leaves: A Leaf-by-Leaf Guide to Six Hundred of the World's Great Trees

Dictionary of Plant Names

The Hamlyn Dictionary of Plant Names: The Pronunciation, Derivation and Meaning of Botanical Names, and Their Common-name Equivalents

Eyewitness Handbook: World Trees (Eyewitness handbooks)

Trees

The Complete Book of Shrubs

The Illustrated Directory of Trees & Shrubs

American Horticultural Society Practical Guides: Small Trees

Trees & Shrubs

Dictionary of Plant Names