Identifying Trees

lehket

I have a lot to learn about identifying species of trees. How have others gone about it? Are there particular books/Web sites you've found valuable?

One particular question I've been trying to look into in my "spare time" is how to identify junipers. I haven't gotten too far with it as yet, largely due to lack of time, but are there any good resources on that subject?

Thanks!

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lehket

Nuthin', eh? Oh, well . . . back to the drawing board.

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bwaynef

My indulging wife bought me one of those cheap li'l species id books. To be honest it wasn't particularly helpful. I've found that just looking really closely at pictures where they ARE identified for you will ingrain this sort of info in your brain.

If its a particular tree you're having problems with, there are a few websites (though none handy atm) that will attempt to ID (or narrow the process for you) by the leaves, and possibly the texture of the bark. Thats a temporary fix though.

Stick in there, and it'll become easier.


WF

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1n1m3g

Here is a site describing the best 5 tree identification books. I particularly like the National Audubon Society's line of books. They're very comprehensive and great for identifying native trees.

lehket

I guess that's probably it. I have a couple of Peterson's guides which are somewhat helpful in some cases, and I've attempted to find some Web resources without much luck. Sounds like your experience. Anyway, thanks for the input.

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lehket

Okay, thanks, I'll have a look.

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ginkgosrule

i own the NAS guide to eastern trees and it has been a great help for me. while on the road i just try to name the trees that go by. It has good discriptions in it too. im also planning on buying the western tree one just for extra knowledge. i highly recommend buying it.

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lehket

Thanks, I'll look into it.

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