Portland Public Library

The tree book

eng

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The tree book

1257480782

"Trees occur naturally throughout the world and have been a part of human history almost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviors, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail. Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a wider look at the history, uses, symbolism, and mythology of trees, this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms"--, provided by publisher

Chapter 1. How trees work: What is a tree? ; Classification of trees ; Evolution of trees ; How trees live ; How trees reproduce ; Trees as an ecosystem ; How forests work ; Coniferous forests ; Temperate broadleaved forests ; Seasonal tropical forests ; Tropical rainforests ; Using trees ; Trees and environment -- chapter 2. Nonflowering trees: Queen Sago ; Ginkgo ; Monkey puzzle ; Kauri ; Italian cypress ; Incense cedar ; Juniper ; Coast redwood ; Sunlit canopy ; Giant sequoia ; Bristlecone pine ; Cedar of Lebanon ; Japanese larch ; White fir ; Norway spruce ; Douglas fir ; Changing seasons ; English Yew ; Totara -- chapter 3. Flowering trees: Southern magnolia ; Bay tree ; Cinnamon ; Nutmeg ; Dragon's blood tree ; Joshua tree ; Quiver tree ; Coconut palm ; Standing firm ; Date palm ; Chinese weeping willow ; White willow ; Quaking aspen ; Silver birch ; Paper birch ; Alder ; Twisting twins ; Wild apple ; Japanese cherry ; Almond ; Peach ; Pear ; Hawthorn ; Rowan ; Sugar maple ; Japanese maple ; Dramatic branching ; Horse chestnut ; European beech ; Sweet chestnut ; English oak ; Live oak ; Cork oak ; Olive ; Avenue of the baobabs ; Ash ; Wych elm ; African baobab ; kapok ; European linden ; Cacao tree ; Whistling thorn ; Silver wattle ; London plane ; Winter wonder ; Holly ; Frankincense tree ; Tea ; Walnut ; Rhododendron ; White mulberry ; Sacred fig ; High-altitude haven ; Banyan ; Rainbow eucalyptus ; River red gum ; Cashew ; West Indies mahogany ; Neem ; Arabica coffee ; Cinchona tree ; Emerald forest ; Brazil nut ; Jacaranda ; Rubber tree ; Teak ; Macadamia ; Bitter orange ; Red mangrove ; Spectacular swamp dweller -- chapter 4. Gazetteer: Garden trees ; Must-see forests and woodlands ; Urban forests and parks ; Famous trees ; Habit and leaves ; Barks, twigs, flowers, and fruits ; Record-breaking trees ; World tree calendar ; Conservation and rewilding ; Glossary

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