Properties and special features In this book, tree expert Andreas Roloff presents profiles of 28 city, park and forest trees, many of them former "Trees of the Year". Whether fast-growing pioneer trees such as birch, well-known forest species such as red beech, or venerable tree veterans such as oak or ginkgo, the range covered is enormous. Detailed profiles contain fascinating information on their history, appearance, biology, uses and much more besides - in short, what's really special about each individual tree species. The book is both scientifically sound and an entertaining read.

Professor Dr. Andreas Roloff, international bekannter und anerkannter Baumsachverständiger, ist Inhaber des Lehrstuhls für Forstbotanik an der TU Dresden in Tharandt.