40 full colour beautiful botanical paintings.

• Written by renowned experts in their field

• Artists’ commentary throughout

• First time these paintings have been published

• The paintings demonstrate the art of painting trees, from representing the whole tree, to painting details, often at different stages through the yearThis book is a celebration of trees, with beautiful botanical art at its centrepiece, accompanied by an entertaining and informative text. The paintings by Japanese artist Masumi Yamanaka illustrate the oldest and finest trees growing at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, showing the flowers and foliage and sometimes fruit at different stages throughout the year.