Everyone knows what a tree looks like, right? But have you ever really seen the delicate flowers of a red maple? The emerging leaves of a tulip poplar? The twigs of a beech? When you look at a tree up close, a whole new world of form and detail emerges—you encounter beauty that you never knew existed, and you begin to appreciate trees in a whole new way.

Through its delightful writing and dazzling photographs, Seeing Trees invites you to discover the amazing lives of these familiar yet imperfectly understood denizens of our shared environment.
 

“My favorite new book this season is Seeing Trees. . . . This book is made for us nearsighted gardeners, who long ago learned the thrill of peering at plants.” —The New York Times

“This fascinating celebration of trees will delight gardeners, botanists, students of natural history, and nature photographers.” —Library Journal

“The authors have brought the level of observation to new heights.” —The Washington Post

“Seek out the Seeing series, and prepare for your breath to be taken away.” —NYBG’s Plant Talk

“Vivid, fascinating botanical biographies.” —Reader’s Digest

“The resulting images are full of detail.” —Outdoor Photographer Magazine

“Beautifully produced and photographed. I highly recommend this book to anyone who would like to know more about this fascinating group of plants, both in the wild or in your backyard.” —Martha Stewart Living

“You can't help but be bowled over by the beauty at play in the science.” —Chicago Tribune

“A botanical masterpiece.” —Horticulture Magazine

“The book to change us all into unabashed tree worshippers.” —Seattle Times

“A splendid book.” —Philadelphia Inquirer

“You’ll be dazzled.” —The Cleveland Plain Dealer