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Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming guides us through the secret world of trees.
Learn about the beautiful world of trees as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming talks about his beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world, The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book details the anatomy, behaviors, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats.
About the Author: Matthew Fleming has been a horticulturist at the Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Facility in Suitland, Maryland, since 2010. In addition to serving as a supervisory horticulturist, he manages three greenhouses with nearly a thousand tropical specimens displayed throughout the many Smithsonian gardens and landscapes along the National Mall during the warmer months. He received his Bachelor of Science from Penn State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences, where he studied Horticulture and Landscape Contracting.
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