An invaluable identification and reference guide to 300 of the more common
tree species in the region, both native and naturalised.
Descriptive species accounts highlighting the most important field
identification characters. More than 900 excellent full-colour photographs
illustrating in particular the growth form, but also the flowers, fruit and
bark of the various species. Up-to-date distribution maps. Habitat
preference of each species. Reference to similar and closely related
species.
A series of icons giving the reader certain information about a
specific tree at a glance. An innovative, easy-to-use identification guide
to narrow down the possible species to which an unknown tree may belong.
Braam van Wyk