Around the World in 80 Trees

Intro; Contents; Introduction; Northern Europe; London Plane -- Platanus × acerifolia; Leyland Cypress -- Cupressus × leylandii; Strawberry Tree -- Arbutus unedo; Rowan -- Sorbus aucuparia; Silver Birch -- Betula pendula; Elm -- Ulmus spp.; White Willow -- Salix alba; European Box -- Buxus sempervirens; Lime Tree -- Linden, Tilia x europaea; Beech -- Fagus sylvatica; Horse Chestnut -- Aesculus hippocastanum; Southern Europe and North Africa; Cork Oak -- Quercus suber; Argan -- Argania spinosa; Holm Oak -- Quercus ilex; Sweet Chestnut -- Castanea sativa; Norway Spruce -- Picea abies; Alder -- Alnus glutinosa;* An inspirational and beautifully illustrated gift book that tells the stories of 80 trees from around the globe* Includes surprising facts about familiar trees as well as lesser known trees that have had an important influence* Specially commissioned illustrations are botanically accurate but also imaginative.