Trees of Stanford and Environs: The Book
The encyclopedia on this website grew out of the late Ronald Bracewell’s Trees of Stanford and Environs, published by the Stanford Historical Society in 2005. Bracewell’s book remains the foundation of the project, though many entries have since been revised or replaced with new treatments and numerous additional species have been added.
While the book is out of print, copies are available at Stanford libraries, and may occasionally be found online or in used bookstores.
The 2005 volume was preceded by several photocopied editions, published in 1972, 1980, and 1984 under the title Trees on the Stanford Campus.
See the Sandstone & Tile article (Stanford Historical Society) on the launching of the book in 2005, including photographs from the launch celebration and excerpts from the book.
From the front cover flap of Trees of Stanford and Environs:
This detailed survey of more than 350 species of trees found at Stanford University is the result of nearly 50 years of study and observation by Professor Ronald N. Bracewell.
Designed for tree lovers, botanists, horticulturalists, and environmentalists, this book also will appeal to students, alumni, and others attracted to the Stanford campus. Gardeners interested in seeing unusual specimens and mature examples of trees also will find the book useful.
