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

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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.

Every species is illustrated with photographs of leaves, fruits, twigs and bark for easy identification. 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. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. A key system allows you to quickly narrow down a tree to its family based on its leaves, buds or firs.To access your ebook(s) after purchasing, you can download the free Glose app or read instantly on your browser by logging into Glose.

As well as the pages which focus on idenifying and describing the different species (pages 68 - 312) the openeing chapters deal with a range of fascinating and related topics (pages 4 -68). 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. Seller has stated it will dispatch the item within 1 working day upon receipt of cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab . By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Information is also provided on where the tree grows (including a map), how high they grow, uses and history.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. There is no key at the begining so it makes it difficult to accuratly identify the tree your looking at, but the pictures and descriptions and measurments are very accurate, providing you can recognise the family the tree is from.

It opened up the whole subject for me and I am now happily identifying and learning about my local trees and shrubs with great confidence.

Covering all species commonly found outside major arboretums, a combination of truly stunning illustrations and easy-to-read text allow for fast and accurate identification. On pages 64-65 there is a "Places to Visit" list, with web addresses, listing natural woodlands and arboreta that the enthusiast might like to visit. The build is excellent, the pages are glossy, the photography is top quality and it simply yells professionalism.