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Fruit Key and Twig Key to Trees and Shrubs Paperback – June 1, 1959

by William M. Harlow (Author)

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These handy, accurate, and easily used keys to fruit and twig identification are the only guides of their sort with photographs — over 350 of them, of nearly every twig and fruit described — making them especially valuable to the novice.
The fruit key (dealing with both deciduous trees and evergreens) begins with a concise introduction, explaining simply and lucidly the process of seeding, and identifying the various organs involved: the cones and flowers, and their component parts and variations. Next the various types of fruits are described — drupe, berry, pome, legume, follicle, capsule, achene, samara, nut — and fruiting habits, followed by a synoptic summary of fruit types.
The introduction to the twig key tells in plain language the process of growth and its relation to twig morphology through leaf scars, branch scars, buds, etc. For the benefit of the unwary, poison-ivy, poison-oak and poison-sumac are immediately and fully described.
Identification in both books is easy. There is a pair of alternative descriptions of each aspect of the specimens. Your choice of the fitting one leads you automatically to the next proper pair. At the end of the chain is the name of your specimen and, as a double check, a photograph. More than 120 different fruits and 160 different twigs are distinguished.
This exceptional work, widely used in university courses in botany, biology, forestry, etc., is a valuable tool and instructor to the naturalist, woodsman, or farmer, and to anyone who has wondered about the name of a leafless tree in winter or been intrigued by an interestingly shaped fruit or seed.

Print length

128 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Dover Publications
Publication date

June 1, 1959
Dimensions

5.44 x 0.32 x 8.48 inches
ISBN-10

0486205118
ISBN-13

978-0486205113
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; Reprint edition (June 1, 1959)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486205118
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486205113
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.44 x 0.32 x 8.48 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #338,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #225 in Trees in Biological Sciences
- #491 in Outdoors & Nature Reference
- #27,219 in Reference (Books)

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Nonnajo

Essential for the budding botanist

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023

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The little things about trees and plants can be such big identifiers. This book shows you that. It's a little difficult to navigate at first but once you figure that out (read the instructions!) you're on your way. Essential for winter ID and for the tricky plants that look so similar it's hard to figure out what they are.

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2020

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Great little book for a nature lover. Pictures very helpful too.

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spivey114

Was just what I was looking for!

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2012

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This is a handy item for those who want to be able to identify trees. It's a great tool to work with kids and getting them started on learning and appreciating our world.

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2013

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It was slightly less technical than I was hoping for. I didn't realize that it was done more than 60 years ago and the photos are not up to modern standards of clarity and detail.

4 people found this helpful

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WildArmadillo

Incomplete item description

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2012

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Unfortunately this book's description does not mention that this is a book for the north-eastern US. This is not the book i was looking for.

However, it is still a great book, and many of the trees in my area are in it. I'm going to have to try to find another book though, this one doesn't suit the need.

I'm still giving this book 4 stars, because it is a great book, it is the item description that deserves a lower rating.

5 people found this helpful

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Bug doctor's apprentice

This is a great book to own if you are a horticulturist

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2016

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This is a great book to own if you are a horticulturist. It is great for winter identification. I used this book to help study for a plant ID competition and I feel like it helped

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Chuck Pearson

What is that Acorn?

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2009

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If all you have is an acorn, a seed pod, or a thorny winter branch, this is the book to have to identify it. It uses both common and scientific names. It is very useful for winter identification of the trees at Ives Road Fen Preserve in Southeast Michigan.

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Paul Ek

Trees and Shrubs

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2012

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I was a forestry technician for the U.S.F.S. I carried one in my satchel when I marked timber there was also a copy in
the office. Any body who is looking for a book for tree and shrub ID with no leaves this book is it. My forestry professer
also used this book in class.

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Adrian MC

Excellent Reference

Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2021

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A must have reference book for anybody interested in dendrology.

The book is standard Dover quality paper and size.

Harlow’s botanical descriptions are original where his dichotomous keys can be better than the latest university websites and other resources.

A companion book is Harlow’s guide to Eastern trees. Both books are excellent.

I positively identified three difficult trees within an hour of getting this book. Other resources had gaps in their botanical descriptions leaving some indecision about these trees in question. Harlow’s fruit and twig keys solved the difficulties with his accurate botanical descriptions.

All of the pictures are in black and white which places more emphasis on the accuracy of his botanical descriptions in a few simple words.

An example is his use of the word “woolly” to describe some buds (like Black Oak) which places emphasis on the type of pubescence. Or his dichotomy of measuring buds by size and conical apex (acute or obtuse).

By following these two keys of Harlow, the reader will gain a deeper knowledge of identifying native trees. This is a valuable skill.

An important and original work that displays a vast knowledge of tree samples from a lifetime of research. Special gratitude must be given to Harlow for writing such excellent books on trees and sharing his extensive knowledge.

Reader99

Trees of Eastern North America

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2022

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This is two books in one. 'Fruit Key to Northeastern Trees' and 'Twig Key to the Deciduous Woody Plants of Eastern North America. Of course many of these trees have been planted either for forestry , ornamental or street trees in the UK so still of use here. First published in 1941 & 1946. Facsimile editions.

R. Gray

Two books in one.

Reviewed in Canada on January 1, 2018

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An inexpensive guide to the fruits and twigs of many woody plants of eastern North America, this reprint of a 1946 dichotomous key has the dark, poor quality photos of its era. It's really 2 separate keys, and though it contains a wealth of information, you really have to enjoy going through the tedious step-by-step process of following the key to figure out what you're looking at. I don't so I only gave it 2 stars.

Countryman

Needs re-titling

Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2015

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Should be noted that this is a guide to EAST COAST trees and shrubs.

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