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This new encyclopedia describes all, or nearly all, of the species of trees native to the whole of North America. (Benvie is also coauthor of The Gardener's Library, a series of books for North American gardeners.) A description, accompanied by one or more color photographs, is provided for each of the 278 species that meet the author's criteria for "tree," "species," and "native." Each tree's natural range, habitat, and physical appearance are included in the description, along with its economic and environmental value and other interesting facts. The book is arranged alphabetically by botanical (genus, species) name, with separate entries for major genera preceding their respective species. This reference does not include the botanical detail of field/identification guides such as John Laird Farrar's Trees of the Northern United States and Canada (Iowa State Univ., 1995). Nor does it parade page after page of cultivars, as do gardener/landscaper guides such as The Hillier Gardener's Guide to Trees and Shrubs (LJ 2/15/98) or Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs (LJ 11/15/97). Even so, Benvie's new work makes an attractive, interesting, and relatively inexpensive reference for general readers, students, gardeners, and others who have a particular interest in native species. A glossary, listings of arboretums and botanical gardens, suggestions for further reading, and some Internet site addresses are included. Recommended for high school as well as public and college libraries, owing to its readability and educational value.
-William H. Wiese, Iowa State Univ. Lib., Ames
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
-William H. Wiese, Iowa State Univ. Lib., Ames
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Benvie, who was a coauthor for the series The Gardener's Library, published by Key Porter Books, has written a tree encyclopedia for the layperson. The 278 species (the ones that are currently recognized, according to the author) are listed alphabetically by Latin name with the common name given in dark print at the top of the entry as well as on the top of the right-hand page. Each species is described in a page or less, mentioning the tree's natural environment, its tolerance to extreme or adverse conditions, its use or value, and so on. For the most common trees, a box lists key features--form, trunk, bark, leaves, flowers, and fruit. Additional larger boxes provide a detailed history of the species and line drawings of the leaves, buds, and flowers. Color photographs of the trees accompany the text on each page. A tree-hardiness map with a list of species and their resistance to cold, a small glossary, bibliography, and a directory of arboretums and botanical gardens with address, phone number, and URL are also included. The index lists common names, so there are 12 entries beginning eastern (eastern cottonwood, eastern larch, etc.) but not indexed under cottonwood, larch, redbud , and so forth. Because this encyclopedia does not include shrubs, it is less comprehensive than The Hillier Gardener's Guide to Trees and Shrubs (1997) or Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs (1998). North American Trees would be a good choice for small public and academic libraries that do not own the more expensive and comprehensive titles. REVWR
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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The firs consist of over 50 species of evergreen trees, widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere in North America, Europe and Asia, and reaching as far south as Taiwan and Central America at higher altitudes. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
landscape amenity tree, other montane conifers, attractive landscape tree, platy ridges, clayey loam soils, important habitat tree, trunk penetrating, deep lateral roots, mature female cones, common bald cypress, mammals browse, landscape shade tree, high narrow crown, other pinyons, native tree oaks, ornamental landscape tree, columnar crown, penetrating laterals, climax forest tree, giant chinquapin, becoming fissured, small pure stands, hardwood forest types, island live oak, pyramid magnolia Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pine Family, North America, Beech Family, British Columbia, Cypress Family, Sierra Nevada, Rocky Mountain, Rose Family, New Mexico, North Carolina, Baja California, Great Plains, Willow Family, Birch Family, Great Lakes, United States, New York, Olive Family, New England, New Jersey, Santa Cruz, Elm Family, Nova Scotia, Pacific Northwest, Maple Family New!
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The firs consist of over 50 species of evergreen trees, widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere in North America, Europe and Asia, and reaching as far south as Taiwan and Central America at higher altitudes. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
landscape amenity tree, other montane conifers, attractive landscape tree, platy ridges, clayey loam soils, important habitat tree, trunk penetrating, deep lateral roots, mature female cones, common bald cypress, mammals browse, landscape shade tree, high narrow crown, other pinyons, native tree oaks, ornamental landscape tree, columnar crown, penetrating laterals, climax forest tree, giant chinquapin, becoming fissured, small pure stands, hardwood forest types, island live oak, pyramid magnolia Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pine Family, North America, Beech Family, British Columbia, Cypress Family, Sierra Nevada, Rocky Mountain, Rose Family, New Mexico, North Carolina, Baja California, Great Plains, Willow Family, Birch Family, Great Lakes, United States, New York, Olive Family, New England, New Jersey, Santa Cruz, Elm Family, Nova Scotia, Pacific Northwest, Maple Family New!
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- New York City Trees by Edward S. Barnard in Back Matter
- Trees and Shrubs for Foliage (The Woody Plant) by Glyn Church in Back Matter
- Native Trees for North American Landscapes by Guy Sternberg in Back Matter
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