A slender, fast-growing deciduous tree with a narrow, tapering crown when young and growing vigorously. 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.

I have purchaed several books but they have all left me pretty much where I started - dazed and confused.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). I've been doing well with birds, insects and flowers but have floundered hopelessly when trying to identify trees and shrubs.

Individual species are then thoroughly described and a detailed illustration features on the same page. Sample identification section: Silver Birch Betula pendula (Betulaceae) height to 26m A slender, fast-growing deciduous tree with a narrow, tapering crown when young and growing vigorously. The left hand page of each pair of pages shows leaves and fruit details and a textual description, whilst teh right hand page is a selection of photographs showing key diagnostic features. Within each tree family there is a list of key species and a guide to the most important features to look for when identifying a particular tree from that family.Paul Sterry is author of Complete British Wildlife, which has sold over half a million copies, as well as numerous other titles in the successful Collins Complete Photoguide series, including Complete British Birds and Complete British Wild Flowers. 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. The perfect accompaniment for a trip out into the woods, no nature lover’s bookshelf is complete without this guide to our wonderful trees.

This is a great book for identifying and learning about trees commonly found in Britain (native and non-native), and has an interesting section on ecology, tree biology, and uses of wood. An excellent guide to trees and shrubs of Britain - included native and naturalised species, plus a wide selection of ornamental trees and their cultivars. For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password. 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.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.

Each species is covered in detail with information on how to identify, whether from a leaf, twig, bark or whole tree, plus extra information on where the tree grows (including a map), how high they grow, what uses the tree is used for and its unique history.This comprehensive guide to British trees contains some of the finest original tree illustrations ever produced. 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. Experience the joy of discovering the natural world around you with this beautiful pocket guide to British trees, an inspiration and treat designed to enthral all nature lovers. The build is excellent, the pages are glossy, the photography is top quality and it simply yells professionalism.