The most comprehensive and user-friendly field guide to the trees of
western North America
Covering 630 species, more than any comparable field guide, Trees of
Western North America is the most comprehensive, best illustrated, and
easiest-to-use book of its kind. Presenting all the native and
naturalized trees of the western United States and Canada as far east as
the Great Plains, the book features superior descriptions; thousands of
meticulous color paintings by David More that illustrate important
visual details; range maps that provide a thumbnail view of distribution
for each native species; "Quick ID" summaries; a user-friendly layout;
scientific and common names; the latest taxonomy; information on the
most recently naturalized species; a key to leaves; and an introduction
to tree identification, forest ecology, and plant classification and
structure. The easy-to-read descriptions present details of size, shape,
growth habit, bark, leaves, flowers, fruit, flowering and fruiting
times, habitat, and range. Using a broad definition of a tree, the book
covers many small, overlooked species normally thought of as shrubs, as
well as treelike forms of cacti and yuccas. With its unmatched
combination of breadth and depth, this is an essential guide for every
tree lover.
- The most comprehensive, best illustrated, and easiest-to-use field
guide to the trees of western North America
- Covers 630 species, more than any comparable guide, including all the
native and naturalized trees of the United States and Canada as far
east as the Great Plains
- Features specially commissioned artwork, detailed descriptions, range
maps for native species, up-to-date taxonomy and names, and much, much
more
- An essential guide for every tree lover
