Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, children’s books, and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers, and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.
Learn to identify trees in the Northeast with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment.
Make tree identification simple, informative, and productive with the field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don’t grow in New England. Learn about 117 species found in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont (every native tree plus common non-natives), organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree’s leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is.
Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, including special sections about fall colors and leaf peeping, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. so grab the Trees of New England Field Guide for your next outing—to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.
Book Features
- 117 species: Every native tree plus common non-natives
- Easy to use: Thumb tabs show leaf type and attachment
- Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes
- Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts
- Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images
Introduction
Silhouette Quick Compares
Needle and Leaf Quick Compares
Fall Color in New England
Why Leaves Change Color
Typical Fall Colors, by Tree Group
Why Do Trees Lose Their Leaves?
Where to See the Best Fall Color in New England
Tracking Fall Colors Online
Sample Page
The Trees
- Single needles
- Clustered needles
- Scaly needles
- Simple, oppositely attached leaves
- Simple, alternately attached leaves
- Lobed, oppositely attached leaves
- Lobed, alternately attached leaves
- Compound, oppositely attached leaves
- Compound, alternately attached leaves
- Palmate compound, oppositely attached leaves
Glossary
Checklist/Index
More for New England by Stan Tekiela
About the Author
Red Maple
Acer rubrum
Family: Soapberry (Sapindaceae)
Height: 40–60' (12–18 m)
Tree: single trunk, narrow dense crown
Leaf: lobed, 3–4" (7.5–10 cm) long, oppositely attached, 3–5 lobes (usually 3), shallow notches in between lobes, double-toothed margin, light green color, red leafstalk
Bark: gray, smooth, broken by narrow irregular cracks
Flower: tiny red hanging flower, .25" (.6 cm) wide, on a 1–2" (2.5–5 cm) long red stalk, growing in clusters, 1–3" (2.5–7.5 cm) wide
Fruit: pair of winged seeds (samara), red in springtime, .5–1" (1–2.5 cm) long
Fall Color: red to orange
Origin/Age: native; 75–100 years
Habitat: wet to moist soils, along swamps or depressions that hold water, sun to partial shade
Range: throughout
Stan’s Notes: One of the most drought-tolerant species of maple in New England. Often planted as an ornamental, it can be identified by its characteristic leaves, which have three pointed lobes and red stalks. The common name comes from the obvious red flowers that bloom early in spring, but the flowers and leafstalks are not the only red colors it has. New leaves, fall color, and spring seeds are also red. Produces one of the smallest seeds of any of the maples. Also called Swamp Maple, Water Maple, or Soft Maple, the latter being used to refer to the Silver Maple (pg. 201) as well. Even though it is sometimes called Soft Maple, its wood is very hard and brittle.
The Tree Identification Guides are state-specific field guides. They utilize an innovative, user-friendly format to make tree identification simple, informative, and fun. Written by award-winning author Stan Tekiela and featuring full-color photography, each book conveniently organizes trees—only species found in that state—by leaf type and attachment. Readers open the book to the correct section, where every species gets a full-page photo with a corresponding full-page description that includes height, leaf, bark, fruit, habitat, range, and more, not to mention the author’s fascinating naturalist notes. A compare graphic shows each species’ average size relative to a two-story house. At 4.38" x 6", the compact books are easy to carry on hikes and easy to keep handy in a backpack or camper. Most Tree Identification Guides are around 220 pages, include more than 100 species, and are priced below $20.
Learn to identify trees in the Northeast with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment.
Make tree identification simple, informative, and productive with the field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don’t grow in New England. Learn about 117 species found in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont (every native tree plus common non-natives), organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree’s leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is.
Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, including special sections about fall colors and leaf peeping, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. so grab the Trees of New England Field Guide for your next outing—to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.
Book Features
- 117 species: Every native tree plus common non-natives
- Easy to use: Thumb tabs show leaf type and attachment
- Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes
- Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts
- Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images
Introduction
Silhouette Quick Compares
Needle and Leaf Quick Compares
Fall Color in New England
Why Leaves Change Color
Typical Fall Colors, by Tree Group
Why Do Trees Lose Their Leaves?
Where to See the Best Fall Color in New England
Tracking Fall Colors Online
Sample Page
The Trees
- Single needles
- Clustered needles
- Scaly needles
- Simple, oppositely attached leaves
- Simple, alternately attached leaves
- Lobed, oppositely attached leaves
- Lobed, alternately attached leaves
- Compound, oppositely attached leaves
- Compound, alternately attached leaves
- Palmate compound, oppositely attached leaves
Glossary
Checklist/Index
More for New England by Stan Tekiela
About the Author
Red Maple
Acer rubrum
Family: Soapberry (Sapindaceae)
Height: 40–60' (12–18 m)
Tree: single trunk, narrow dense crown
Leaf: lobed, 3–4" (7.5–10 cm) long, oppositely attached, 3–5 lobes (usually 3), shallow notches in between lobes, double-toothed margin, light green color, red leafstalk
Bark: gray, smooth, broken by narrow irregular cracks
Flower: tiny red hanging flower, .25" (.6 cm) wide, on a 1–2" (2.5–5 cm) long red stalk, growing in clusters, 1–3" (2.5–7.5 cm) wide
Fruit: pair of winged seeds (samara), red in springtime, .5–1" (1–2.5 cm) long
Fall Color: red to orange
Origin/Age: native; 75–100 years
Habitat: wet to moist soils, along swamps or depressions that hold water, sun to partial shade
Range: throughout
Stan’s Notes: One of the most drought-tolerant species of maple in New England. Often planted as an ornamental, it can be identified by its characteristic leaves, which have three pointed lobes and red stalks. The common name comes from the obvious red flowers that bloom early in spring, but the flowers and leafstalks are not the only red colors it has. New leaves, fall color, and spring seeds are also red. Produces one of the smallest seeds of any of the maples. Also called Swamp Maple, Water Maple, or Soft Maple, the latter being used to refer to the Silver Maple (pg. 201) as well. Even though it is sometimes called Soft Maple, its wood is very hard and brittle.
The Tree Identification Guides are state-specific field guides. They utilize an innovative, user-friendly format to make tree identification simple, informative, and fun. Written by award-winning author Stan Tekiela and featuring full-color photography, each book conveniently organizes trees—only species found in that state—by leaf type and attachment. Readers open the book to the correct section, where every species gets a full-page photo with a corresponding full-page description that includes height, leaf, bark, fruit, habitat, range, and more, not to mention the author’s fascinating naturalist notes. A compare graphic shows each species’ average size relative to a two-story house. At 4.38" x 6", the compact books are easy to carry on hikes and easy to keep handy in a backpack or camper. Most Tree Identification Guides are around 220 pages, include more than 100 species, and are priced below $20.
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, children’s books, and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers, and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.