Trees (DK Handbooks)
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (807 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0751327468 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Allen resides in Hampshire. He frequently writes articles for periodicals such as 'The Plantsman', 'The Garden' and 'Kew Magazine'. About the Author Allen Coombes is Botanist at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, UK, and his publications include 'DK Eyewitness Handbook Trees' and 'RHS Practical Guide Trees for Small Gardens'
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. 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 pe
He frequently writes articles for periodicals such as 'The Plantsman', 'The Garden' and 'Kew Magazine'. Allen Coombes is Botanist at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, UK, and his publications include 'DK Eyewitness Handbook Trees' and 'RHS Practical Guide Trees for Small Gardens'. . Allen resides in Hampshire
"Good field guide" according to Cynthia A. Calkins. I think this is a very good field guide for trees. I found the descriptions and pictures to be very useful.. Ric Ruff said Still Waiting. I would love to give this book a positive review, and I should be able by now because I ordered it in October. Now its December, Amazon says it won't ship until Dec. 18th. I think its time to give up on Amazon and go to my local book store, they can special order in a fraction of this time.