Trees
Of North America, Europe, the UK & Ireland
Published on 17. July 2025
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-1-5290-8222-7 (ISBN)
Description
'Roger contributed so much to the study and enjoyment of the plant world, both in gardens and the wild, and this new edition [of Trees] is sure to attract and encourage a new generation of tree enthusiasts' Roy Lancaster
The eagerly-anticipated expanded and revised edition of Roger Phillips's original bestseller Trees is a superb identification guide for both amateur enthusiast and professional botanist alike.
From the common oak to the elusive black poplar, in settings as varied as woodlands, floodplains and your very own back garden, this classic book has guided generations of nature lovers. In this updated edition, each tree is illustrated in full detail - by leaf, flower, fruit, bark and mature tree shape - along with a unique leaf index and full description for easy identification.
This edition includes:
The details of over 650 tree species and cultivars, with 150 added to the 500 that appeared in the original edition
1,200 full-colour pictures, showcasing detailed visuals of leaves, flowers, fruits and tree structures
A Leaf Key Index featuring photographs of over 550 leaves, cross-referenced to the main text
Line drawings of each tree for clear and easy identification
Two indexes of the latest botanical and common names to facilitate easy reference
Current ecological information on endangered species, offering insights into their conservation status and the efforts needed to protect them
Beautiful photographs of trees in their natural environment, providing context and introducing the main genera.
Trees is an all-encompassing and essential photographic guide to the trees of Britain, Europe, North America and much of the Northern hemisphere.
The eagerly-anticipated expanded and revised edition of Roger Phillips's original bestseller Trees is a superb identification guide for both amateur enthusiast and professional botanist alike.
From the common oak to the elusive black poplar, in settings as varied as woodlands, floodplains and your very own back garden, this classic book has guided generations of nature lovers. In this updated edition, each tree is illustrated in full detail - by leaf, flower, fruit, bark and mature tree shape - along with a unique leaf index and full description for easy identification.
This edition includes:
The details of over 650 tree species and cultivars, with 150 added to the 500 that appeared in the original edition
1,200 full-colour pictures, showcasing detailed visuals of leaves, flowers, fruits and tree structures
A Leaf Key Index featuring photographs of over 550 leaves, cross-referenced to the main text
Line drawings of each tree for clear and easy identification
Two indexes of the latest botanical and common names to facilitate easy reference
Current ecological information on endangered species, offering insights into their conservation status and the efforts needed to protect them
Beautiful photographs of trees in their natural environment, providing context and introducing the main genera.
Trees is an all-encompassing and essential photographic guide to the trees of Britain, Europe, North America and much of the Northern hemisphere.
Reviews / Votes
Roger contributed so much to the study and enjoyment of the plant world, both in gardens and the wild, and this new edition is sure to attract and encourage a new generation of tree enthusiasts -- Roy Lancaster CBE, gardener, broadcaster (<i>Gardeners' World</i>) and author of <i>My Life With Plants</i>More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Dimensions
Height: 253 mm
Width: 196 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1226 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5290-8222-7 (9781529082227)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Roger Phillips was an award-winning photographer with a reputation spanning nearly fifty years. He consistently pioneered the use of colour photography for the reliable identification of natural history subjects, and wrote more than forty books dedicated to this purpose including Wild Flowers: of Britain and Ireland, Vegetables, Mushrooms and Wild Food. He wrote and presented two major six-part TV series on gardening for the BBC and Channel 4. In 2010, he was appointed MBE for his work on London's garden squares. Roger Phillips died in November 2021.