New York City Trees - by Edward Barnard (Paperback)

About the Book

This pocket-sized gem is dedicated to the idea that every species of tree has a story and every individual tree has a history. Includes stories of New York City's trees, complete with photos, tree silhouettes, and leaf and fruit morphologies.

Book Synopsis

If you're not a tree lover now, this pocket-sized gem--dedicated to the idea that every species of tree has a story and every individual tree has a history--will make you one. Produced in consultation with the City's Parks and Recreation department and the New York Tree Trust, this book is a reference to the stories of New York City's trees, complete with photographs, tree silhouettes, leaf and fruit morphologies, and charming and informative explanatory texts. It is divided into four sections: "The Best Places to See Trees," full of insider's tips and helpful maps; "New York City's Great Trees," a directory of the oldest, strangest, most beautiful trees; "The Tree Guide," arranged for ease of identification by leaf shape and size; and, finally, "Sources and Resources" for future investigation.

With over 700 beautiful color photographs, drawings, and detailed maps, this is the ultimate field guide to the trees of the Big Apple and the metropolitan region.

Review Quotes

Contains vivid photos, maps and descriptions... famous individual trees... and suggested 'tree walks'.-- "Time Out New York"

Explains which park was razed by Civil War soldiers, why Orchard Street is so named, and where to find the city's little-known sassafras thickets.-- "The New Yorker"

The Parks Department's excellent field guide to more than 125 metro-area species proves that we're not all about asphalt.-- "New York Magazine"

About the Author

Edward Sibley Barnard is an editor, writer, and photographer specializing in fully illustrated how-to and nature books for adults and children. He lives and tree-watches in New York City.