Trees form one of the most impressive and beautiful parts of the natural landscape reflecting the changing seasons in their growth. Yet because of their height many parts of these giants of the plant world are rarely seen in close-up. This dazzling collection of specially commissioned photographs reveals all the beauty and variety of tree leaves flowers fruit seeds and bark.Starting with a look at the different parts of a tree and examining the characteristics of broadleafed coniferous and tropical trees Tree goes on to explore how trees grow how they develop what animals insects and plants live on and beneath them why trees die and how they are cut for timber. This book provides a compelling introduction to the life of a tree as it develops from a tiny seed into a mature specimen.Produced in association with the Natural History Museum London Tree is an exceptionally beautiful and informative visual guide to the natural history of trees from around the world.