The Encyclopedia of North American Trees Author:Sam Benvie The Encyclopedia of North American Trees is an impeccably researched, full-color guide to the trees native to North America. Gardeners and nature-lovers alike will find this encyclopedia informative and easy-to-use. Snapshot descriptions of 278 species, listed by their botanical names from A to Z, outline a tree's growing habitat, its mos... more »t salient characteristics, and its environmental and human values. Each entry provides information on a tree's habitat preferences, useful for both gardeners and landscapers for selecting and situating trees, and for exploring the role of trees in their natural environment. This encyclopedia includes:
- 350 full-color photographs
- a glossary of tree terms
- comprehensive introductions to tree genera
- an index of common names and botanical names
- a tree-hardiness chart and climate-zone map of the United States and Canada
- a list of places to visit to see particular trees
- black and white illustrations of typical leaf shapes, bark textures, flowers, and mature fruit