Trees of Michigan and the Upper Great Lakes

Formerly Michigan Trees Worth Knowing, this completely new edition has been totally updated and revised and is now in full color. Comprehensively details more than 80 native and naturalized trees found in Michigan. Describes the identifying characteristics of their leaves, flowers, buds, fruit, bark, and tree shapes. Also describes distribution, uses, history, and folklore. Contains discussions of forest succession patterns, management and conservation, scientific nomenclature, and practical advice about appropriate woods for burning. A glossary, illustrated terminology section, map of Michigan tree communities, and leaf identification key are included. Each tree entry is lavishly illustrated with color photographs.Norman F. Smith is the author of 'Trees of Michigan and the Upper Great Lakes', published 1997 under ISBN 9781882376087 and ISBN 1882376080.