The British have a fascination with trees be they humble or ‘Remarkable’,’Ancient’ or saplings, ‘Great’ or just plain good.

I have collected facts on a dozen tree species to discuss over the next couple of days. I have tried to stick to a set format and apologise if I have missed your own personal favourite.

The book covers are just a small selection of books on the topic of Trees. As always you can buy them from Amazon by clicking on the cover.

You can search using the box top right for specific Trees within Gardeners Tips and Google at the same time

Trees are some of the oldest living organisms on our planet.

You can often find trees in unusual places but the best arboretum show off the skill and endeavour necessary to grow fine specimen. I particularly like Thorpe Perrow in Yorkshire where Sir John Ropner, has just died aged 78.

Remember trees are not just for bonfires. I work in a secondhand bookshop and sold a childhood copy of the Observer Book of Trees last week. The buyer was ecstatic.

You need a good field guide and Collins have replaced my trusty old Observer