num_pages: 323
description: 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 &amp; 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 it is put to and history. Every species is also comprehensively illustrated with photographs of every useful feature  bark leaf seed flower twig and whole tree. Sample identification Silver Birch Betula pendula (Betulaceae) height to 26mA 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.
language: English
title: Collins Complete Guide to British Trees: A Photographic Guide to every common species
publisher: Collins