All the wild trees, shrubs, and woody vines in the area north to Newfoundland, south to North Carolina and Tennessee, and west to the Dakotas and Kansas are described in detail. Accounts of 646 species include shape and arrangement of leaves, height, color, bark texture, flowering season, and fruit. Clear, accurate drawings illustrate leaves, flowers, buds, tree silhouettes, and other characteristics.
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Roger Tory Peterson, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars. These editions include updated material by Michael O'Brien, Paul Lehman, Bill Thompson III, Michael DiGiorgio, Larry Rosche, and Jeffrey A. Gordon.
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81 of 81 people found the following review helpful
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As a wetland delineator in PA, this book proves invaluable for field identification of trees, shrubs, and vines. Especially useful is are the keys for identification of these plants in winter when leaves and fruiting bodies are non-existant. I have several other tree books for reference, but they rarely are worth carting along in the field now that I have this book. I highly recommend it.
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Petrides' work is the most accurate I have found in tree identification. Color pictures are no substitute for a close-up examination of the stems, leaves and fruit of trees and shrubs. It is considered the definitive source for the John Burroughs Naturalist Award bestowed by the Buckeye Council of the Boy Scouts of America only upon those capable of sight identification of approximately 600 trees, shrubs and wildflowers.
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No mere Peterson field guide, this scholarly work is a concise encyclopedia of all the trees native to the northeastern United States, with descriptions that can truly be used to tell them apart (a unique feat). Belongs in the backpack of any hiker who wants to learn trees. Fits in a half-gallon Ziploc. Remember you need a magnifying glass and a sharp knife to use the book properly.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
So Not what I expected esp for the clueless...
I got this for my new place in my new state where I live to see if I can figure out what's growing in yard & as soon as I flipped through it I saw there's NO Color Photo's of... Read more
Published 16 days ago by T. Thayer
3.0 out of 5 stars
This Book was everything I expected and more!
When I got the book, I noticed the edges were a little dirty, but the inside was entirely new! The coolest thing about this book was mine specifically had leaves that had been... Read more
Published 3 months ago by emilee wilbur
2.0 out of 5 stars
Tree book
I like Peterson's wildflowers' guide. I find this guide difficult to use, but I have to admit I am a novice at identifying trees and shrubs.
Published 3 months ago by TJ
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent pictures and descriptions
A good reference for the enthusiastic hobbyist. Many items I wanted to identify in Georgia ecology are present and clearly described.
Published 5 months ago by Fey Ritchey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good for the upper Midwest, too.
I live in Michigan, and this guide is perfect for identifying all the woody plants of both the upper and lower Peninsulas. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Michael J. Edelman
5.0 out of 5 stars
simple and easy pocket guide
I did a masters research project on bird nests and needed to identify the types of twigs in the nests.
This is an easy to follow guide. Read more
This is an easy to follow guide. Read more
Published 8 months ago by SmileTag
2.0 out of 5 stars
needs photos
I've been very happy with other Peterson field guides, but this book doesn't have any photographs. I wanted a book that would help me decide what to plant and to identify trees in... Read more
Published 12 months ago by klaffert
4.0 out of 5 stars
Useful Guide to Trees
Ever look at a tree and wonder what you're looking at? This book will step you through the process of naming that tree. Very helpful.
Published 14 months ago by Mars
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not for inexperienced botanists.
Very informative for people that already have some plant knowledge and can use a plant dichotomous key. Not good for those that are not plant savvy.
Published 21 months ago by M. Gorinshteyn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Peterson Field Guide: Trees and Shrubs
This book was purchased for office and field use. It arrived timely and is a very good reference book.
Published 21 months ago by Joan Denman
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- Weeping Willow (Aerial Fiction) by Ruth White on page 259, page 260, and page 346
- Peterson Field Guide to Animal Tracks: Third Edition (Peterson Field Guides) by Olaus J. Murie in Back Matter
- A Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe by Guy Mountfort in Back Matter
- Rocks & Minerals (Wonders of Our World) by Neil Morris in Back Matter
- A Field Guide to the Birds of the West Indies (Peterson Field Guides) by James Bond in Back Matter
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