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The World of Trees

by Hugh Johnson

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From well-loved oaks and pines to rare, spectacular species such as the snowbells of Japan, this lavishly illustrated work is an unparalleled guide to more than six hundred of the world's major forest and garden trees. An excellent resource for gardeners, botanists, and general readers alike, The World of Trees is a tribute to natural beauty by a superb prose stylist, an essential reference, and a practical guide for gardening. Hugh Johnson illuminates his subject in thorough and loving detail: the structure and life cycle of trees, how trees are named, trees and the weather, the use of trees in gardens and landscape design, and tree planting and care. The heart of the volume is a compendium of coniferous and deciduous trees grouped by family, describing and illustrating important species and varieties. It also includes a guide to choosing trees for the garden and an A-Z listing of the most important and popular species and varieties.

The World of Trees is a completely revised edition of Hugh Johnson's classic International Book of Trees featuring new photographs, systematic illustrations of all key tree parts, and current listings for the newest varieties and cultivars

Synopsis:

"Hugh Johnson has traveled widely and delved deeply in quest of trees and tree lore and he writes without prejudice or inhibition, eager to share his vivid enjoyment and his remarkable understanding. If you start this book with a feeling for trees, I don't see how you can finish it without loving them."--Sir George Taylor, former Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew

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About the Author

Known to millions through his internationally best-selling wine books, Hugh Johnson is also among the world's leading writers on gardening and trees. Johnson is the author of numerous books including the annual Pocket Wine Book, The World Atlas of Wine, Hugh Johnson's Gardening Companion, and A Life Uncorked (UC Press).

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780520247567

Author:

Johnson, Hugh

Publisher:

University of California Press

Subject:

Plants - General

Subject:

Plants

Subject:

Nature Studies-Trees

Edition Description:

Hardcover

Publication Date:

20101031

Binding:

HARDCOVER

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Y

Pages:

400

Dimensions:

11.25 x 8.75 in

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Product details 400 pages University of California Press - 2010-07-02 English 9780520247567 Reviews:

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"Hugh Johnson has traveled widely and delved deeply in quest of trees and tree lore and he writes without prejudice or inhibition, eager to share his vivid enjoyment and his remarkable understanding. If you start this book with a feeling for trees, I don't see how you can finish it without loving them."--Sir George Taylor, former Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew