Tree Form, Size and Colour

By J St Bodfan Gruffydd, B. Gruffydd

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About the Book

This book details, succinctly, the visual and physiological characteristics of some 300 trees. Trees being the dominant feature in most landscapes, the landscape architect needs to select them with particular care. In this unique book all this information and more is presented in clear, easy-to-use tables.

Table of Contents

Foreword. Preface. Introduction. The design requirement. Definition. Maturity. Tree character. Siting and display. Density. Light reflection. Surface pattern (leaf texture). Growth rate. Soil. Position. Atmospheric tolerance. Planting and distances. How to use the tables. Shape. Main colour. Nomenclature. Column headings. Bibliography. Tables. Glossary. Index.