A celebration of trees with beautiful botanical art at its center, accompanied by fun and informative text. The works of botanical artist Masumi Yamanaka depict the oldest and most beautiful trees in the Kew Gardens, showcasing flowers, leaves, and fruits at various stages throughout the year. The artist's foreword describes the creation process from sketch to completed work.

The introductory chapter by Christina Harrison on the history of the tree collection highlights their significance, from practical applications to their sheer splendid beauty. Some of the trees featured were planted in the 18th century, and many are now rare in nature.

Each tree is accompanied by the artist's commentary on her personal experience with it, as well as text by Martyn Rix, which describes its natural distribution and cultivation history, as well as points of interest including uses and associated wildlife.

Pages: 128, Dimensions: 18.9x18.9cm