Explore the living names, uses, and cultivation of great trees in Britain and Ireland, from chestnut to fir and persimmon. This volume offers practical notes on tree appearance, growth habits, and how people have used these species in farming, building, and everyday life. It blends detailed plant descriptions with historical anecdotes, helping you recognize species and understand their value in landscapes and timber.
- Learn how chestnut wood behaves when young, how it ages, and what makes it useful for fencing, posts, and joinery.
- See how the European chestnut relates to its Asiatic and American relatives, with notes on pubescence, leaves, and cones.
- Discover cultivation observations for species like the American persimmon, including its hardiness, growth in England, and rare fruiting in cultivation.
- Get practical context on how bark extracts, timber properties, and woodwork have shaped planting decisions and landscape design.
Ideal for readers of dendrology, garden history, and anyone curious about historical trees and their uses in Britain and Ireland.
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