A Field Guide to Trees of the Pacific Northwest

Trees of the PNW

Tree identification in the Pacific Northwest is easy and fun with this companion to Phillipa Hudson's other nature guides—Coastal Flowers and Alpine Flowers of the Pacific Northwest.

by Phillipa Hudson

Tree identification in the Pacific Northwest is easy and fun with this companion to Phillipa Hudson's other nature guides – Coastal Flowers and Alpine Flowers of the Pacific Northwest. This laminated, waterproof guide to 26 different trees fits easily into a backpack or pocket and is great for both adults and kids. English and Latin names are provided as well as an illustration of each tree's silhouette, accompanied by crisp, full-colour photos of its distinguishing parts, including leaves or needles, flowers, cones, seeds or fruit. Information on the distribution range and colour-coded tree species groupings are helpful for quick identification. Additional facts are provided for each tree so that taking a walk in the Pacific Northwest becomes a fascinating learning experience as well as a breath of fresh air.