The Simon and Schuster Pocket Guide to Trees

by Keith Rushforth

All the common trees likely to be encountered in North America and Europe have been included in this comprehensive and portable source of reference for use in any situation, from a professional field trip to a stroll through city streets. Over 2,600 full-color paintings of 450 trees (and cultivars) ensure simple and accurate tree identification by showing leaves, twigs, buds, fruit and cones, flowers, bole or bark, winter twigs, autumn coloration, and mature tree for each species. Easy-to-read symbols indicate whether the tree is evergreen or deciduous, rare or common, and show fruit type and bud and leaf arrangement. Typical height and habitat are also presented. the text describes how trees are named and classified and how to identify them. This is an ideally compact source of reference for all amateur and professional naturalists and gardeners.

Genres: Reference

215 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[jacky · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not sure if I ever actually did a leaf collection, but I remember this book being in my parents' house. I know that I looked at it because when I picked it up today, I remembered the cover, layout, and illustrations / photographs. I know my sister did a leaf collection in high school, but I did not have to do one. It is possible that I did have to a less complex project in fifth grade, or maybe as part of a Girl Scouts badge?