Photographic guide to trees of Southern Africa.

Pretoria: Briza Books, 2000.
Octavo, paperback, 356 pp. colour photographs, maps.

An invaluable identification and reference guide to 300 of the more common tree species in the region, both native and naturalised. Descriptive species accounts highlight the most important field identification characters. More than 950 excellent full-colour photographs illustrate in particular the growth form, but also the flowers, fruit and bark of the various species. Also includes up-to-date distribution maps, habitat preference of each species, and reference to similar and closely related species. A series of icons gives the reader certain information about a specific tree at a glance. This is an innovative, easy-to-use identification guide.
DUSTWRAPPER TEXT
Southern Africa has a remarkably rich tree diversity and these imposing plants dominate various vegetation types, providing shelter and food for a myriad organisms, as well as being of immense practical value to people. No two trees are identical in shape and most species can readily be recognised by subtle differences in branching pattern and foliage features. Canopy outline often provides the first clue to the identification of a tree. Photographic Guide to Trees of Southern Africa is an invaluable identification and reference guide to 300 of the more common tree species in the region, both native and naturalised. A principal aim of the book is to illustrate the characteristic growth form of the various species, thus facilitating their recognition in the field.