Tree encyclopedia

[J. Davidson]

Has anyone seen a really good, comprehensive tree encyclopedia they could recommend? Thanks, Jackie

[Sheldon]

The Internet.

[J. Davidson]

This is what I have been using, but I would rather have a big, comprehensive, tree book in color, showing leaves, mature trees, baby trees. Even if it is just for Mississippi, or just for the USA. Jackie

[Jangchub]

Hands down:

and paste it if the link is too long or do a search on Dr. Dirr.

[Scott Hildenbrand]

Man, that's the worst digitalization I'd seen in goog books for a while. At least it's a good preview minus those warped pages.

[J. Davidson]

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[Jangchub]

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Yeah, but it gets to the point. It's a great book.

[symplastless]

YES TREE ANATOMY for starters.

only book of its type. All samples were alive when the pictures were taken. Your library should have it or can get it.

Remember, wood anatomy is different then tree anatomy.

Remember how people treated the human body before dissections lead to an understanding of the human body? Same with trees.

[sherwindu]

Another old but classic book is "Trees for American Gardens" by Donald Wyman. I bought a 1972 edition on Amazon for almost nothing.

Sherw> Thanks, I checked and it is in our library. If it is wonderful I will by a > copy.

[sherwindu]

Here's our buddy peddling his own stuff again.

Sherw> YES TREE ANATOMY for starters.

[Scott Hildenbrand]

Actually, he's pushing Shigo's work via his own site.

Here's the direct link without the garbage.

Via the offical Dr. Alex Shigo website.

You can also find the books on Amazon.com via a search for "Alex L. Shigo"

Or for those who think amazon.com is over rated anymore, goto bn.com

[symplastless]

Sher

What problem do you have with a tree anatomy book about trees?

BTW I found this post by you. - - - - - - - - - [I thought I would help a friend to install a Dell floppy drive in his new Dimension Desk Top computer. I'm sorry I volunteered. It should have been a quick install. However, the manual that came with the drive is one of the worst I have ever seen. Illustrations are almost useless, and text is just as bad. ]

- - - - - - - - - That's how I see most of the manuals for pruning and treating trees. Thats why I often reveal these books and dvd's to people on this list. Its to the point, good information, on proper tree care. Its a little more complex to understand tree treatments than it is understanding how to install a drive in a computer. Oviously you have problems reading and understanding instructions. maybe you shoul try TREE BASICS. If you cannot afford to buy one I will send you one FREE!

If you have trouble understanding the books I would go through them page by page with you. Who else offers you such help? I care about you. Many don't! The tree anatomy book is a great book on the anatomy of trees. When did you try reading it? You would not be putting down a book you never read would you?

[Leon Fisk]

I don't think you will find just one book that covers everything. I have a lot of them (books), each one has its strengths and weaknesses. For just one book that has good info for identifying trees in North America you could try this one:

North American Trees by Richard J. Preston, Jr.

My copy is an older "Fourth Edition" this is the current updated copy:

A Field Guide to Eastern Trees (Peterson Field Guides) by George A. Petrides, Janet Wehr, and Roger Tory Peterson

This is a good, brief, general guide for ID'ing.

Trees of Michigan and the Upper Great Lakes by Norman Foster Smith

This guide has lots of nice pictures. Not as complete as the others, but more in-depth.

Michigan Trees, Revised and Updated: A Guide to the Trees of the Great Lakes Region by Burton V. Barnes and Warren H. Wagner

This title is sometimes used as a college text (or so I've been told).

If you are looking for something in particular, it would be best to describe that in more detail.

[J. Davidson]

Thanks, you all have given me some great leads. Jackie