"Covers trees from around the world. Includes all conifer genera, the major temperate broadleaves and the most important trees of the tropics ... Contains a fact box, distribution map, table of major species and reference text for most tree groups; color photographs and artwork of species characteristics; an extensive section on trees of the tropics with entries on over 150 genera; ... facts about natural distribution, botany, economic uses and the horticultural relevance of trees; a complete profile for conifer and broadleaf tree groups"--Back cover.
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