Which Native Tree? New Zealand Native Trees – a Simple Guide to Their Identification, Ecology and Uses

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Author: Andrew Crowe
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 03/02/2009
Imprint: PENGUIN
ISBN: 9780143008996

A simple, illustrated guide to common New Zealand native trees, including identification, ecology and uses, by bestselling author Andrew Crowe.Use Crowe’s unique leaf key to confidently identify common New Zealand native trees. * Colour photographs of leaves, flowers and fruit * Graphics giving tree shape * Tree distribution maps * ID checklists listing distinguishing features Discover the known uses of each tree, from food and medicine, to dyes, perfume, honey, bootlaces, fire-making and timber. Also, learn how to grow each tree in your own garden. Also now included- Creatures to look for in each tree Details on origins of Maori names

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