Learn to identify trees in the Northeast with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment.
Make tree identification simple, informative, and productive with the field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don’t grow in New England. Learn about 117 species found in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont (every native tree plus common non-natives), organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree’s leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is.
Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, including special sections about fall colors and leaf peeping, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. so grab the Trees of New England Field Guide for your next outing—to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.
Book Features
117 species: Every native tree plus common non-natives
Easy to use: Thumb tabs show leaf type and attachment
Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes
Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts
Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images
Introduction
Silhouette Quick Compares
Needle and Leaf Quick Compares
Fall Color in New England
Why Leaves Change Color
Typical Fall Colors, by Tree Group
Why Do Trees Lose Their Leaves?
Where to See the Best Fall Color in New England
Tracking Fall Colors Online
Sample Page
The Trees
Single needles
Clustered needles
Scaly needles
Simple, oppositely attached leaves
Simple, alternately attached leaves
Lobed, oppositely attached leaves
Lobed, alternately attached leaves
Compound, oppositely attached leaves
Compound, alternately attached leaves
Palmate compound, oppositely attached leaves
Glossary
Checklist/Index
More for New England by Stan Tekiela
About the Author
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