Folklore of Trees

Name: Folklore of Trees
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ISBN: 9781836008552

The fascinating stories behind nature's guardians

Aidan Meighan, Aidan Meighan, Chris Packham

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Quarto Books
03 March 2026

Religion & beliefs; Folklore, myths & legends; Forests, rainforests; Trees, wildflowers & plants

Did you know that the word 'Druid' may derive from Celtic words meaning 'wisdom of the oak tree'?

Did you know that yews are often planted near graveyards to keep the devil out?

Discover the fascinating folklore behind the forest's most steadfast guardians.

Whether it's the Major Oak, a 1,000-year-old tree where Robin Hood is thought to have sheltered, or the 2,800-year-old Baobabs in Madagascar, trees are tourist destinations, world heritage sites and much-beloved landmarks. They play a vital role in our imaginations and are inextricably woven into the story of humankind. It's unsurprising, then, that an astonishingly rich body of myth, legend and superstition has grown up around them. This beautifully illustrated guide introduces us to thirty-five iconic trees and explores the stories that have been told about them. It is the perfect bedside companion for every lover of the natural - and supernatural - world.

By: Aidan Meighan
Illustrated by: Aidan Meighan
Foreword by: Chris Packham
Imprint: Quarto Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 420g
ISBN: 9781836008552
ISBN 10: 1836008554
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 03 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Adansonia spp. Baobab Alnus glutinosa Black alder Betula pendula Silver birch Boswellia sacra Frankincense Cedrus libani Cedar of Lebanon Ceiba pentandra Kapok Cocos nucifera Coconut Corylus spp. Hazel Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn Cupressus sempervirens Mediterranean cypress Dracaena cinnabari Dragon blood Eucalyptus spp. Eucalyptus Ficus spp. Banyans & stranglers Ficus spp. Edible figs Fraxinus excelsior Ash Ilex aquifolium Holly Juglans spp. Walnut Laurus nobilis Laurel Mangifera indica Mango Malus domestica Apple Morus alba White mulberry Olea europaea Olive Phoenix dactylifera Date palm Picea abies Norway spruce Pinus spp. Pine Populus spp. Poplar Prunus serrulata Japanese cherry Punica granatum Pomegranate Quercus spp. Oak Salix spp. Willow Sambucus nigra Elder Sorbus aucuparia Rowan Taxus baccata Yew Theobroma cacao Cacao Ziziphus jujuba Jujube

Aidan Meighan is an illustrator, author and dendrophile living in Somerset, With a passion for nature and mythology. He has found a distinctive style of design for his work, and has been passionately drawing trees and maps for more than 15 years.