Buds and twigs

Identifying woody plants without their leaves is an art that must be learned. Anyone interested in trees, whether for professional reasons or out of interest, should also be able to recognise them in their winter aspect. In fact, the majority of our trees and shrubs can be identified without their leaves, and anyone who has learned to determine a particular species in winter will find it easier to recognise in summer. All native and most frequently cultivated species are covered in this guide: more than 270 species of trees and shrubs belonging to 140 genera thus become easily recognisable...