Handbook of the Trees of New England: With Ranges Throughout the United States and Canada (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lorin Low Dame

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266163386 ISBN 13: 9780266163381

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore every New England tree with clear, practical detail you can use in the yard or on the trail.

This field‑guide brings together reliable distribution maps, habitat notes, and detailed descriptions based on observations across New England. It explains how to read leaves, bark, buds, and fruit, and it shows how trees vary from the forest to open land. Richly illustrated plates compare living trees with their key features, helping you identify species with confidence.

Inside you’ll find practical information on habitat, range, and cultivation, plus notes on horticultural value and propagation. The book follows standard botanical references and includes historical context about how names and classifications are used, making it useful for beginners and seasoned naturalists alike.

• Clear profiles of each species, with habit, leaves, buds, and fruit described in plain language.
• Habitat and range notes that help you recognize where a tree thrives.
• Illustrated plates and concise, field‑tested guidance for cultivation and selection.

Ideal for readers of field guides, coastal and inland naturalists, and anyone studying North American trees in New England.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266163386
• ISBN 13: 9780266163381
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 378