Tree

Selected as one of the top 10 gardening books to gift this Christmas 2024 by the RHS

‘Totally immersive and with hours of interest, this book’s a keeper.’ – RHS

‘Sumptuous.’ – Gardens Illustrated

‘Inspiration for millennia.’ – Wall Street Journal

‘Takes an expansive approach to the topic … Celebrates the myriad ways we are interconnected with trees.’ – Colossal

‘An exquisite compendium that celebrates the grandeur and diversity of these leafy wonders.’ – Phoenix Home & Garden

‘Tree offers us a new way to see the world – find your way through this visual forest of creations from experts in the botanical arts.’ – B&N Reads

‘A gorgeous showstopper of a book.’ – Shelf Awareness

‘An eclectic book to dip into, full of diversions and beauty.’ – HortWeek

‘[A] compelling case for conserving these magnificent woody plants.’ – Christian Science Monitor

‘An impressive range of approaches and media.’ – The New York Times

‘Along with the enlightening descriptions of the images, the unexpected way these vibrant images are presented will have broad appeal.’ – Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries

Tony Kirkham MBE, VMH was the Head of the Arboretum, Gardens and Horticultural Services when he retired from the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in 2021 after 43 years’ service. In 2009 he was awarded the Associate of Honour by the RHS for distinguished service to horticulture, the RHS Victoria Medal of Honour in 2019 and an MBE in 2019 for services to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Arboriculture.