The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trees - Book Review

Science News, June 14, 2003 by David More, John White

For the past decade, Moore has meticulously painted every tree he could find in the British Isles and Europe. Those 2,000-plus illustrations combine here with a brief overview of each tree's history as well as facts about its height, hardiness, garden value, and the merits of its wood. Because many of the varieties now found in Britain and Ireland were collected from other areas of Europe and North America, this tome is a relatively complete collection of information on trees found outside the tropics.

In all, more than 1,000 species and varieties of trees are profiled and illustrated--not only in full bloom, but also in winter silhouette. There is close-up artwork detailing leaves or needles, bark, blossoms, fruit, nuts, and cones. Trees are arranged by family. Timber Pr, 2002, 800 p., color illus., hardcover, $79,95.