Smithsonian Handbooks: Trees (Smithsonian Handbooks)

Published in association with the esteemed Smithsonian Institution, this guidebook is packed with over 1,500 crystal-clear photographs with precise annotation to make identification sure and simple. Concise and jargon-free text pinpoints the key characteristics of each species and provides quick, accessible information.

For beginners and established enthusiasts alike, DK s Smithsonian Handbook of Trees explains what a tree is, how trees are classified, and how to keep a record of the trees you have seen. To help you in the initial stages of identification, the book provides a visual key that shows the differences between conifers, broadleaves, and palms, identifies each genus by leaf type, and guides you to the correct species entry. A concise glossary defines scientific terms.

Written by experienced botanist and author Allen Coombes, and packed with detailed information on characteristics, distinguishing features, and more, DK s Smithsonian Handbook of Trees is the clearest identification guide to trees for beginners and established enthusiasts alike.