City of Trees: The Complete Field Guide to the Trees of Washington, D.C.

Center Books

by Melanie Choukas-Bradley

Describes more than 300 species of trees of Washington, D.C

Genres: Nature, Nonfiction

368 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1987

Reviews

[G · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book years ago when learning trees, and it is hands-down one of the best books for doing so. Intuitive organization, accurate descriptions, and notes where in the city the trees are most common. This guide was clearly a labor of love for the authors, and the product is remarkable.

It is particularly invaluable because it includes ALL the trees you can find in the city, even ones that are only found on streets or planted as decor. Unfortunately many (inferior) tree guides only include "natural" trees in forests and are therefore useless in a city.

[Dylan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an absolute gem and a necessary companion for your daily Washington constitutionals. They have packed in incredible detail and insights into the Washington landscape in this single volume. Must buy. The sublime organization of the index alone is worth five stars.

[Naomi Ayala · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gift of a book.