Books in the Botanical series

Explores the many ways in which rhododendrons have influenced human societies, as well as the extraordinary story of the plants' evolution.

A beautifully illustrated account of the botanical and cultural faces of the ash tree.

Richly illustrated throughout, Birch presents a fascinating overview of their cultural and ecological significance, from botany to literature and art, as Anna Lewington looks both at the history of birches and what the future may hold in store for them.

Recounts the origins, art, literature and legends of the cherry tree.

This sumptuously illustrated book tells the remarkable story of the mulberry tree.

More than any other tree, the Oak has been a symbol of strength and durability. The Oak has been adopted by many countries as a national symbol, particularly in Western Europe and the United States. This book examines this magnificent and ubiquitous tree, tracing its biological history in its many manifestations, natural and cultural.