About the Book
This book is the result of 10 years of on-site, meticulous painting of individual living trees as well as their detailed parts. David More, a supremely gifted botanical artist, has contributed 330 more illustrations than the 2000 contained in the first edition. The main section of the book is devoted to almost 400 double-page spreads, which describe and illustrate more than 1800 species and cultivars of trees. The trees illustrated were selected because they are commonly cultivated in England and continental Europe; most are also to be found in American gardens, and some are indeed native to North America. Besides paintings of the trees' habits - both summer and winter for deciduous trees - there are detailed paintings of leaves or needles, bark, blossoms, fruit, nuts, or cones. This book is a must-have for any reader with an interest in trees, whether to grow them, identify them, or simply take pleasure in the minutely detailed and beautifully drawn artwork of David More.
About the Author :
John White is a recently retired tree expert who has devoted his life to the study and care of trees and woodlands. He lives in the UK.
Review :
A comprehensively illustrated encyclopedia of trees, shrubs, bamboos, climbers and conifers, including complete descriptions, botanical and common names, position and soil preferences & hardiness ratings. Wisley Bookshop 20020528 Nearly 800 pages describing and illustrating more than 1,000 species and varieties, most of which can be found in American gardens despite the book's British roots. But it's the illustrations that set it apart: paintings of entire trees as well as details of leaves, needles, barm, flowers and fruits. -- Denise Cowie Philadelphia Inquirer 20021122 This is a joyously squat, authoritative tome, about the size of a reference Bible, Apocrypha and all. -- Verlyn Klinkenborg New York Times Book Review 20021208 It wasn't difficult to choose a favorite [book]. All I had to do was take one look at the paintings by David More... They're enough to make a tree-lover swoon... His close-ups are achingly realistic, right down to the nibbles taken by insects. -- Kym Pokorny Oregonian 20021212 The book is a 'must have' for any reader with an interest in trees, whether to grow them, identify them or simply take pleasure in the beautifully detailed artwork of More. -- Suzanne Hively Cleveland Plain Dealer 20021121 More's paintings of trees, done on site over a decade, make this 800-page encyclopedia a standout. -- Carol Stocker Boston Globe 20021219 More and White have succeeded at creating a remarkable body of work. Publishers Weekly 20030120 This beautifully illustrated encyclopedia will be an asset to all public and academic libraries, both as an authoritative reference and for browsing. -- William Wiese Library Journal 20030315 Already one of my favorite books in our library -- sure to be well--used for years to come. Green Thumb Chatter 20030527 The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trees is more than a reference book and will be read for pleasure. The beautiful illustrations and informative text make it a perfect source for anyone interested in this important part of our environment. Booklist 20030602 This is a top reference on trees and likely to remain one for may years. It will be hard to beat. If you are into trees, this book is a must. -- John Van de Water Newark Star-Ledger 20030518 All tree lovers will find this a necessary encyclopedic book on cool weather trees. -- Joanne S. Carpender National Gardener 20030511 An amazing combination of information and beauty... It would be hard to find a more thorough book on trees..." -- Terry Peters North Shore News 20030611 A must for horticultural libraries. -- Patricia A. Taylor Trenton Times 20030608 David More paints himself a tree masterpiece... He leaves no tree leaf undisturbed... A fascinating picture book if you love trees. -- Steve Nix Foresty.About.com 20030714 This is an attractive and I think will be a very useful book. -- C. Gerald Van Dyke National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Journal 20030729 This comprehensive arboreal reference deserves a spot on any serious gardening library shelf... a highly recommended, 'must' library reference. Bookwatch 20030729 This is a magnificent survey that will delight armchair gardeners and nature enthusiasts on at least two continents. Highly recommended. Lawrence Looks at Books 20030529 Many of these [illustrations] are suitable for framing. -- Don Davis Lynchburg News and Advance 20030709 A very comprehensive work ... It deserves to become a standard reference. -- Julian Dunster Pacific Northwest Trees 20030729 This huge and beautiful volume will delight anyone who loves trees, and especially who owns or works in a woodlot and enjoys identifying each tree growing there. -- Gail Damerow Rural Heritage 20030813 The coverage of cypress, oak, magnolia, cherry and other tree families makes this a must-have for anyone interested in the details of more than 1,000 species an varieties of trees. -- Susanna Reid Neil Sperry's Gardens 20030927 It would be hard to find a more thorough book on trees and any lover of them would be thrilled to have this incredible reference book in their home library. -- Terry Peters North Shore News 20030611 It is unusual to find such a heavyweight, wide-ranging, all-in-one volume on trees taking the stage ... (the authors') talents have been fruitfully harnessed to present the rich heritage both of wild and exotic trees. -- Roy Lancaster Garden (Peterborough) 20030711 The overall production of the book is superb. This work is truly a joy, a substantial one, to have and behold. -- Rudolf Schmid Taxon 20030515 It's a wonderful reference for anyone who's serious about trees. Harrisburg Patriot-News 20030911 Because of the meticulous detail, all tree lovers will find this a necessary encyclopedic book on cool weather deciduous and evergreen trees found in North America, England and continental Europe. National Gardener 20030930 This is without doubt one of the most important books ever produced on trees ... a beautifully designed book, a definitive source of information and a valuable reference work. Plantsman 20030609 This book is an excellent reference for botanists, horticulturists, arborists, and enthusiasts. Southeastern Naturalist 20031027 The encyclopedia contains over two thousand color drawings that call attention to shades and subtleties easily ignored in our busy lives. Compelling as a pure artistic arboretum of European and North American species. -- Meagan Ledendecker Orion 20040129 There are over 1,800 species and cultivars of trees detailed in this amazing book. -- Susan Narizny Hardy Plant Society of Oregon Newsletter 20040309 The very best book I can imagine for identifying trees is The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trees with text by tree lover John White and illustrations by David Moore. this book is distinguished by its detailed and lovely illustrations, including flower, fruit, leaf, bark, and tree shape. -- Valerie Easton Seattle Times 20040414 Beautiful close-up paintings...meticulously detail leavs, bark, blossoms, fruit, nuts and cones against a white background. American Herb Association Quarterly Newsletter 20040623 This book is an extraordinary artistic record that puts it above many other photographic reference books. -- Jason M. Holmes HortScience 20031223 An absolutely beautiful book. Canadian Field-Naturalist 20040811 Could almost be considered an arboretum guidebook...meticulous full-color paintings of real specimens. World of Wood 20040816 I love The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trees. -- Barbara Blossom Ashmun Portland Tribune 20041026 The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trees ... contains exquisite portraits of more than a thousand species, including painted images of many leafless trees. -- Steve Whysall Ottawa Citizen 20050404 The power of the book is the beauty and accuracy of its illustrations. [The author] excels in detailing perfect as well as insect-damaged or partially autumn-colored leaves, and true-to-life, irregularly shaped trees. -- G. D. Dreyer Choice 20031001 Anyone interested in trees will find [this book] interesting and useful. Sida, Contributions to Botany 20050101 It is an excellent portrayal of an artistic rendering in exquisite detail of over 800 pages of trees. Identification of the plants is easily understood while maintaining the integrity of a scientific text. -- Bill Porter Shade Tree Notes 20060501 This exhaustive, breathtaking work lives up to its title claim. ... It would make a fine addition to any personal, school, or public library. -- George Graine Wisconsin Natural Resources 20061201
