Trees Worth Knowing

A compact natural-history guide explains tree anatomy and growth—from cambium and annual rings to roots, shoots, and leaf function—then presents concise, species-focused chapters for field identification, habitat, seasonal behavior, and practical uses. Trees are organized by form and ecology (nut-bearing, water-loving, showy-flowering and fruiting species, wild orchard relatives, pod-bearing, winged-seed deciduous, cone-bearing evergreens, and palms), each entry noting distinguishing features, seed and bark characteristics, and wood properties. Numerous line and color illustrations support hands-on observation, while brief discussions link botanical detail to everyday uses and woodland management.