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Encyclopedia of North American trees / Sam Benvie.
Encyclopedia of trees throughout Canada and United States, for naturalists, conservationists, and gardeners. Includes sections on tree hardiness, and places and organizations.
Record details
- ISBN: 1552094081
- Physical Description: 304 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map.
- Publisher: Buffalo, N.Y. : Firefly Books, 2000.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally published: Toronto : Key Porter Books, 1999. Previously published under the title: The encyclopedia of trees : Canada and the United States. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [295]-296), Internet addresses and index. |
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| Subject: | Trees > North America > Encyclopedias |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 582.16097 Ben | 31681001145598 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Providing an alphabetical listing of 278 species of North American trees, this definitive reference features 350 full-color photographs; detailed descriptions of each tree's natural habitat and range, cultivation requirements, characteristics, expected life span, and use for habitat restoration; and a tree hardiness chart, climate zone map, glossary, and other resources. - Baker & Taylor
An illustrated guide to North American trees provides information on location, physical characteristics, and foliage. - Book News
Provides an A-to-Z listing of 278 species of North American trees. Each entry includes at least one color photograph, as well as clear descriptions of the tree's natural habitat and range, requirements in cultivation, dimensions, characteristics, expected life span, and use for habitat restoration. Includes tree hardiness chart, a climate zone map, a glossary, and other resources. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - Firefly Books Ltd
Gardeners and nature-lovers alike will find The Encyclopedia of North American Trees informative and easy-to-use. Descriptions of 278 species, listed alphabetically by their botanical names outline each tree's growing habits, its identifying characteristics, and its place in the environment. This meticulously researched and full color guide is essential for anyone who would like to grow native trees, and for those who want to understand and identify trees in their natural environment.
The Encyclopedia of North American Trees includes:
- Comprehensive introduction to tree genera
- 350 full color photographs
- Black & white illustrations of leaf shapes, bark textures, flowers, and mature fruit
- Illustrations of tree shapes
- Habitat and growing tips for landscapers and gardeners
- A tree-hardiness chart and zone map of the United States and Canada
- Index of common and botanical names, glossary, further reading and sources
- Firefly Books Ltd
Encyclopedia of trees throughout Canada and United States, for naturalists, conservationists, and gardeners. Includes sections on tree hardiness, and places and organizations.
