More than 140 indigenous trees are discussed in detail, which includes more than 750 colour photographs accompanied by a detailed species description, diagnostic features, flowering and fruiting periods, natural distribution, habitat, ecological role, utilization and economic value. This highly significant, useful and practical book, includes a distribution map for South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho.

The book also includes an introductory section on tree propagation by seed, cuttings and truncheons, a table on the utilization of indigenous trees by wildlife, references for further reading and an index.