This sturdy, pocket-sized field guide is designed for landscape professionals, arborists, naturalists, gardeners, and anyone seeking to know the trees around them.
Full color photographs of leaves, bark, flowers and full trees, together with clear descriptions make identifying trees easier than ever. The 180 trees include native, introduced, and invasive species and are arranged by leaf type for ease of use. Florida hardiness zones are included as are special notes about natural history, as well commercial and cultural uses. The book also features a handy identification key, an introduction to plant parts, a glossary and a ruler to guide you, whether you’re a trained botanist or a total beginner.
UF/IFAS is the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. This book was published through the UF/IFAS Extension, a key component of the University of Florida which coveys research and scientific information to the public in order to increase their knowledge of agriculture, human and natural resources, and life sciences.
Distributed on behalf of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences Extension
