A simple, illustrated guide to common New Zealand native trees, including identification, ecology and uses, by bestselling author Andrew Crowe. Use Crowe's unique leaf key to confidently identify common New Zealand native trees. * Colour photographs of leaves, flowers and fruit * Graphics giving tree shape * Tree distribution maps * ID checklists listing distinguishing features Discover the known uses of each tree, from food and medicine, to dyes, perfume, honey, bootlaces, fire-making and timber. Also, learn how to grow each tree in your own garden. Also now included- Creatures to look for in each tree Details on origins of Maori names