Collins Complete Guide to British Trees: A Photographic Guide to every common species

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Sample identification section:Silver Birch Betula pendula (Betulaceae) height to 26mA slender, fast-growing deciduous tree with a narrow, tapering crown when young and growing vigorously. I maintain a blog that charts the weekly progress of the small woodland and ecological park next to my home. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Throughout this rich heritage we have maintained an impressive record in creating market-leading products across various sectors. A slender, fast-growing deciduous tree with a narrow, tapering crown when young and growing vigorously.

Pf particular use were "Basic Tree Biology", "Identifying Trees", "The Ecology of Trees and Woodland", "Winter Twig", "Comparing leaves" and "Comparing bark".

Information is also provided on where the tree grows (including a map), how high they grow, uses and history. I would argue a lot of these didn't need to be in the book as they weren't British trees you would be likely to come across at all but interesting all the same. Although not as comprehensive as the other Collins tree guide, it's a handier size and I find it easier to ID from photographs than from drawings, so the two books go well together. Paul Sterry has written and illustrated more than 50 books, including the bestselling Collins Complete Guide to British Birds and Collins Complete Guide to British Trees.

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