Trees & Shrubs Of The Witwatersrand, Magaliesburg & Pilanesberg

Trees & Shrubs of the Witwatersrand, Magaliesberg & Pilanesberg (1988) by Joan van Gogh and Dr. John Anderson is a richly illustrated botanical guide focusing on the indigenous woody flora of three ecologically significant regions in South Africa.

Published by Struik, this 112-page hardcover volume features 150 vivid and accurate full-page color illustrations by Joan van Gogh, depicting leaves and fruits of 159 native tree and shrub species. Complementing these are detailed line drawings illustrating growth forms, as well as distribution maps and habitat diagrams. The accompanying text, informed by 15 years of field research, describes each species’ bark, leaves, flowers, fruit, typical height, and habitat, along with notes of general interest.

The book is bound in pale boards and comes with a laminated pictorial dust jacket. Its folio format (approximately 28.5 cm x 22 cm) makes it suitable for both fieldwork and reference. Some secondhand copies may exhibit minor signs of wear, such as light foxing or slight edge rubbing.

This guide is particularly valuable for botanists, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts interested in the flora of the Witwatersrand, Magaliesberg, and Pilanesberg regions, which, despite being densely populated, are rich in indigenous tree life.