Favourite Canberra Trees

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Seasonal description of 30 distinctive tree species grown in Canberra's streets, parks and gardens. Gives information on each tree's natural habitat as well as where it can be seen in Canberra. Provides an introduction tracing the use, selection and care of trees in the Canberra landscape, from pre-European settlement to the development of the city as the national capital. Includes suggested reading, a list of common and scientific plant names, and an index. The author is a former director of the Australian National Botanic Gardens and now works as an environmental consultant and freelance writer. The artist is well known for her illustrated greeting cards and stationery.