Guide to identifying native (and some widely introduced) trees of U.S. and Canada east of the Rocky Mountains. Organized as a dichotomous key, the book leads the user through a series of simple questions about the shape or appearance of different parts of a tree. Includes 161 species. Illustrated with line drawings. The small (6" by 4") format fits in pocket or pack to take along on a hike.
You can appreciate and enjoy beautiful native trees, plus some widely planted non-native trees, of eastern North America! If you’re curious about the trees that you see, then Tree Finder by May Theilgaard Watts is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use booklet, you can identify trees east of the Rocky Mountains.
The book provides a dichotomous key to identifying trees by their leaves. Simply answer a series of simple questions about the size, shape, and appearance of the needles or leaves. Along the way, May’s professional illustrations help to guide you to a positive identification.
