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A Field Guide to Trees and Shrubs: Northeastern and north-central United States and southeastern and south-centralCanada (Peterson Field Guides) [Paperback]

George A. Petrides , Roger Tory Peterson
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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Book Description

September 6, 1973 039535370X 978-0395353707 Second Edition
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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About the Author

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.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Second Edition edition (September 6, 1973)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 039535370X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0395353707
  • Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.9 x 7.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I simply like to identify some plants as I hike. M. Diaz  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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81 of 81 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best for field work March 16, 2002
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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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80 of 83 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive work for identification September 21, 1999
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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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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars the one July 31, 2002
By A Customer
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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.
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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
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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