Trees of Eastern North America

Trees of Eastern North America covers 825 species, making it the most comprehensive, best illustrated, and easiest-to-use field guide of its kind. This book presents all the native and naturalized trees of the eastern United States and Canada, reaching as far west as the Great Plains. It includes species unique to tropical and subtropical Florida and northernmost Canada.

The guide features superior descriptions and thousands of meticulous colour paintings by David More that highlight important visual details. Range maps offer a thumbnail view of distribution for each native species, complemented by "Quick ID" summaries and a user-friendly layout. Additionally, the guide provides both scientific and common names, the latest taxonomy, and information on the most recently naturalised species. It includes keys to leaves and twigs, and an introduction to tree identification, forest ecology, and plant classification and structure.

The easy-to-read descriptions detail the size, shape, growth habit, bark, leaves, flowers, fruit, flowering and fruiting times, habitat, and range of each species. By using a broad definition of a tree, the book also covers many small, overlooked species typically regarded as shrubs.

With its unmatched combination of breadth and depth, Trees of Eastern North America is an essential guide for every tree lover.

The most comprehensive, best illustrated, and easiest-to-use field guide to the trees of eastern North America. It covers 825 species, surpassing any comparable guide, including all the native and naturalized trees of the United States and Canada as far west as the Great Plains. The book features specially commissioned artwork, detailed descriptions, range maps for native species, and up-to-date taxonomy and names, making it an invaluable resource for tree enthusiasts.