National Audubon Society Master Guide to Trees

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From the creators of trusted field guides comes an unparalleled reference work on North American trees. This comprehensive and authoritative guide results from collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, and experts, making it an indispensable resource. Covering over 700 species, it features nearly 3,500 full-color photographs showcasing leaf shape, bark, flowers, fruit, and fall foliage. For user convenience, the book includes a glossary and a robust index, organized according to the latest Angiosperm Phylogeny Group classification system, sorting trees by taxonomic orders and grouping related species together. Readers will appreciate the detailed photographs, range maps that reflect climate change impacts, and thorough descriptions covering fruit, habitat, uses, similar species, and conservation status. Essays by prominent scholars offer holistic insights into the tree world. Whether identifying towering conifers on a hike or determining which tree is encroaching on a patio, this work's remarkable breadth, depth, and elegance will make it a reliable resource. It is an essential addition to any tree enthusiast's library and is poised to become the leading guide in the field.