Trees of North America: A Guide to Field Identification, Revised and Updated

Smell the bark of the aromatic Sassafras. Wonder at the Lodgepole Pine, whose heat-activated cones reseed forests destroyed by fire. Search for the Sugar Maple, whose foliage blazes red and yellow in autumn. North America's trees rank among nature's most awesome creations. This premier field guide features all characteristics-tree shape, bark, leaf, flower, fruit and twig-for quick identification, making it a superior choice for trail walks, creating displays, and scientific or commercial needs.

-All of North America in one volume
-Over 730 species in 76 families and 160 range maps
-Native species and important introduced foreign varieties
-Text, range maps, and illustrations seen together at a glance
-Common and scientific names
-Convenient measuring rules

Author: C. Frank Brockman
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
Published: 04/14/2001
Series: Golden Field Guide from St. Martin's Press
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 7.48h x 4.54w x 0.53d
ISBN: 9781582380926
Revised, Update Edition