This survey describes how tree roots can be identified by their anatomical structure and also records the damage from tree roots and indicates the conditions under which trees can be planted near buildings with safety. The book looks at 17 main tree groups including conifers and shrubs, which plan a more important role indamage to buildings than was previously supposed. This new edition contains additional information on some 11,000 tree root and 1,300 shrub root identifications plus details on growth rates, maximum age of trees in urban areas, the response to pruning or lopping and other features. It should be useful to architects, planners, developers and structural engineers.