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Jack Pine Pinus banksia tree showing straggly lower branches Illustration from “The Treeline: The last forest and the future of the planet” by Ben Ralence (publ. Jan 2022)

Siberian larch Larix sibirica tree Illustration from “The Treeline: The last forest and the future of the planet” by Ben Ralence (publ. Jan 2022)

Lesser Periwinkle Vinca minor compared to Greater Periwinkle Vinca major.  Sketchbook study sheet shows details of flowers, leaves, leaf venation, a habit sketch, and cross sections of the periwinkle flowers.

Yew Taxus baccata sprig with berries an needles

Yew Taxus baccata tree showing typical growth form

Tamarisk or Athel pine Tamarisx aphylla branch with flowers and leaves

West Himalayan Spruce Picea smithiana cone and pine needles

West Himalalyan spruce Picea smithiana tree showing typical growth form

Olive Olea europea sprig with leaves fruit and detail of one half olive

Old Olive Olea europaea tree showing typical gnarled growth

Monkey puzzle Araucaria araucana showing leaves pattern of growth and female cones

Monkey puzzle Araucaria aracana tree showing typical umbrella shape of mature tree

Montezuma cypress Taxodium mucronatum cones and leaf sprays

Montezuma cypress Taxodium mucronatum tree showing habit and growth

Laurel Prunus laurocerasus leaves and shiny black berries

Laurel Prunus laurocerasus tree showing typical habit

Holly Ilex aquaifolium leaves and shiny red berries

Holly tree showing distinctive spiky leaves and growth form

Cedar of Lebanon showing typical growth form and habit

Cedar of Lebanon Cedrus libani cones and foliage on branch

Cypress tree showing typical growth habit and form

Cypress cones and needles borne on a branch

Shallon Gaultheria shallon showing white flowers, purple berries, and leathery leaves

Ground ivy Glechoma hederacea pen and ink line drawing with detail of oen flower