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The great trees of the world in glorious color. The Glory of the Tree describes 90 species of tree that collectively span the millennia of evolution and cross the globe. Organized into six categories -- Antiquity, Ecology, Sacred, Utility, Food and Ornament -- the trees are presented in short chapters that touch on botany, history, culture and more. An inset box gives the basic characteristics of each tree family and species, brief description, natural origin, size, potential age and climate. A stunning full-page photograph shows a prime specimen of the tree. The Glory of the Tree celebrates 90 trees native to regions around the world, including these Antiquity Ginkgo, Magnolia, Giant sequoia, Liquidamber, Quaking aspen, Tabaquillo Ecology Birch, Red maple, Mangrove, Longleaf pine, Eucalyptus, Black locust Sacred Monkey puzzle, Camphor, American elm the Liberty Tree, Banyan, Cedar of Lebanon Utility Sycamore, Cork oak, Sugar maple, Ebony, Rubber, Calabash Food Toddy palm, Date palm, Pecan, Mango, Clove, Indian Jujube Ornament Lombardy poplar, Mimosa, Handkerchief tree, Japanese Maple, Pagoda, Leyland cypress.
