For the Love of Trees: a Guide to the Trees of Ottawa's Central Experimental Farm Arboretum

by Richard Hinchcliff

For the Love of Trees celebrates the heritage collection of trees at the Arboretum of the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, Canada. This beautiful book contains over 500 colour photographs and 75 drawings of 92 tree species. Profiles include the shape of the tree, its leaves, flowers, bark and fruit as well as its location and historical commentary by former curators of the Arboretum. A series of walks through this picturesque green space is provided, with colour-coded maps at the back of the book. A pleasure to read and an excellent learning tool, For the Love of Trees heightens our awareness of the beauty of this national historic site and in so doing honours trees everywhere.

256 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Ted · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent guide to the Arboretum of Ottawa, Ontario's Central Experimental Farm. It includes well written descriptions of the various species of trees; maps showing the locations of all of the trees; and colour photographs and illustrations of individual trees. Everything you need for an interesting and educational visit to the Arboretum.