Synopsis
Learn to identify Colorado trees with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment.
With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don’t grow in Colorado. Learn about 71 species found in the state, 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, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.
Book Features
- 71 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
This field guide includes beautiful photography, relevant information, and Stan’s expert insights. So grab Trees of Colorado Field Guide for your next outing―to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.
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About the Author
Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guide series. Stan has authored more than 190 educational books, including field guides, quick guides, nature books, children’s books, playing cards and more, presenting many species of animals and plants. 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. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.
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Green Ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Family: Olive (Oleaceae)
Height: 50-60' (15-18 m)
Tree: single straight trunk with ascending branches and irregular crown
Leaf: compound, 9-16" (22.5-40 cm) long, oppositely attached, made of 5-9 stalked leaflets, each leaflet 1-2" (2.5-5 cm) long, lacking teeth or with a very fine-toothed margin, on a very short leaflet stalk (petiolule), 1⁄8" (.3 cm) long
Bark: brown with deep furrows and narrow interlacing ridges, often appearing diamond-shaped
Fruit: green winged seed (samara), turning brown when mature, 1-2" (2.5-5 cm) in length, mostly round-ended, sometimes notched, in clusters, frequently remaining on tree into winter
Fall Color: yellow
Origin/Age: native, 75-100 years
Habitat: wet soils, along streams, lowland forest, shade
Range: throughout
Stan’s Notes: Also called Red Ash because it was once thought that the Green Ash and Red Ash trees were separate species. These are now considered one species. Able to survive with its roots under water for several weeks early in spring. Often has a large unattractive growth (insect gall) at the ends of small branches that persists on the tree throughout the year. The strong white wood is used to make baseball bats, tennis racquets, skis and snowshoes.
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