Urban trees that thrive in smoky London—and how they transform city spaces. This guide highlights the trees that succeed in London’s parks, squares, and streets, offering practical notes on selection, cultivation, and placement for town planting.
This edition presents descriptive accounts of each species, practical tips on cultivation, and notable London examples. It focuses on how a diverse mix of trees can brighten the urban landscape, even in crowded, polluted areas, while providing shade, beauty, and value.
- Learn which species are reliable for town planting and how they adapt to smoky, confined spaces
- Discover London parks and city streets that host impressive examples, with size and form details
- Explore practical guidance on propagation, pruning, and care to keep trees healthy and long‑lasting
- See how timber, fruit, and ornamental traits add both beauty and utility to urban landscapes
Ideal for readers of urban forestry, park managers, gardeners, and anyone curious about the trees that define London’s streets and green spaces.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, a detailed study of trees in London, provides a blend of history, forestry, and botany, examining their cultivation and management. The author's exploration of the subject is set within the broader historical context of the city itself. The text offers rare insights into the greening of London and the preservation of its arboreal heritage. The book's thematic depth extends from practical matters, such as tree planting and disease management, to meditations on the social and historical importance of London's trees. The author provides an analysis of the effects of pollution on trees within the unique urban environment of a capital city. The detailed observations and descriptions of the author offer an insightful guide to the trees of London, both native and introduced, exploring issues of tree cultivation, management, and preservation within a metropolitan context. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332152735_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332152735
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332152735
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