Common Trees Of Pennsylvania

Common Trees of Pennsylvania by Aughenbaugh J. E.; Ibberson Joseph E. 1917-; Mickalitis A. B.; Morris C. L.; Francis J. M. [Illustrator] COMMON TREES of PENNSYLVANIA is a comprehensive guide prepared by J. E. Ibberson A. B. Mickalitis J. E. Aughanbaugh and C. L. Morris with illustrations by J. M. Francis. The book is published by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources in Harrisburg. The purpose of this booklet is to help readers identify important trees in Pennsylvania based on leaf twig and bark characteristics throughout the year. Trees play a crucial role in our lives providing wood shade beauty air purification soil enrichment and wildlife support. The booklet features 50 native trees and 4 introduced species selected based on their timber shade or ornamental value. The book explains the functions of different parts of a tree from leaves that absorb carbon to roots that absorb nutrients. The introduction highlights Pennsylvania''s unique geographical position hosting 102 native tree species and 21 large native shrubs that sometimes grow into trees. The book also explains unfamiliar terms related to trees such as capsule catkin and lenticel. The illustrations showcase various types of leaves twigs and buds found on different tree species aiding in easy identification. Each tree description includes details about leaves twigs buds fruit bark and general characteristics. For example the Eastern Hemlock the official State Tree of Pennsylvania has evergreen needles slender twigs and egg-shaped cones with winged seeds. The book covers a wide range of trees from the Eastern White Pine to the Black Locust providing valuable information on their features uses and habitats. Whether you are a nature enthusiast a student or a professional COMMON TREES of PENNSYLVANIA is a valuable resource for understanding and appreciating the diverse tree species found in the state. The book provides detailed information about various tree species found in Pennsylvania including their leaves twigs fruit and general characteristics. Each tree is illustrated such as the Bigtooth Aspen Black Willow Black Cherry Black Gum American Planetree Common Horsechestnut American Linden Northern Catalpa Common Persimmon Common Pawpaw Common Sassafras and Flowering Dogwood. The book also includes an index for easy reference to specific tree species. Additionally there are notes and illustrations of specific tree types like White Oak Chestnut Oak Eastern Red Oak Scarlet Oak Sugar Maple Red Maple Yellow Birch Paper Birch and Bigtooth Aspen.