Photo Guide to Trees of South Africa

Background

An invaluable identification and reference guide to 300 of the more common tree species in the region, both native and naturalised.

• Descriptive accounts highlighting the most important field identification characters.
• Full-color photographs illustrating growth form, flowers, fruit and bark of the various species.
• Up-to-date distribution maps showing the range of each species in southern Africa.
• Information on habitat preference of each species and uses by man.
• Reference to similar and closely related species and how they can be distinguished.
• Introductory chapters on biomes and trees; fruit trees; furniture and craftwork; firewood; medicinal and poisonous trees; trees and animals; architecture of trees; identifying trees.

Author

Braam van Wyk, Piet van Wyk and Ben-Erik van Wyk

Extent

360 pages

Format

240 x 168 mm, Soft cover with gatefolds Full colour, 900 photographs, distribution maps