Best book on tree identification?

[Ugahunter2013]

What is the best book on tree identification, preferably for the Southeast? I have tried the apps on the phone and they are not accurate. I would like to find a thorough book with color picutures of bark, leaves, etc. Thanks

 

[NCHillbilly]

Thee are several good ones out there, and some bad ones. None are perfect. The Peterson's Field Guides are usually good basic ones. If you want to get more in-depth, something like Weakley's Flora of the Southeastern U.S.

 

[menhadenman]

I’m not as good with trees as some folks on here like NCH but have done OK with this book in a lot of places in the SE.

https://www.amazon.com/Audubon-Society-Field-Guide-American/dp/0394507606/ref=mp_s_a_1_10_sspa?crid=1DIBHCTEZPOCG&keywords=tree+of+southeast&qid=1685717262&sprefix=tree+id+southeast%2Caps%2C248&sr=8-10-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFFQjRVMU9DNFYyQkYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwMTkyNTA4QkVPUkxYQlNXTFomZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDYyNzE4MjFGMEZSQ0VBWTAyQzImd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

 

[menhadenman]

I do have a few Peterson guides for other stuff, like those too

 

[Kev]

Native Trees of The Southeast
by L. Katherine Kirkman, Claud L. Brown, Donald J. Leopold

 

[Fishin & Hunting]

Trees of North America by Frank Brockman, Illustrated by Rebecca Merrilees.

 

[Shrimpngrits]

I’ve really enjoyed this book;

 

[NCHillbilly]

I’ve really enjoyed this book;

That series is great, but very limited on species.

 

[oldfella1962]

What is the best book on tree identification, preferably for the Southeast? I have tried the apps on the phone and they are not accurate. I would like to find a thorough book with color picutures of bark, leaves, etc. Thanks

You hit the jackpot! I'm literally wearing out my copy.
Here it is:

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees Eastern Region

The title says Eastern but this includes the South East. It has pictures of the leaves/bark, maps of the exact range of where the trees grow, the general areas (wet, dry, soil, etc) where they grow, fruits/flowers. etc. etc.
My book was a gift, but I'm guessing it's expensive but will be worth every dome I guarantee it.

Interesting sidenote: the geological "fall line" cutting through Georgia determines the range of where many trees naturally grow (or don't grow) to a major degree. I live just north of the fall line, but do outdoor activities just south of the fall line, and the soil conditions are like night & day.
Anyway, I highly recommend this book.

 

[nimrod]

I used to keep a copy of this in my truck.
Trees of Georgia and adjacent States.

Amazon.com

 

[NCHillbilly]

I used to keep a copy of this in my truck.
Trees of Georgia and adjacent States.

Amazon.com

That is a pretty good one.

 

[Gaswamp]

The first two are from 1936 and 1948

 

[tad1]

I got this old one too Gaswamp! Granny gave it to me years ago.

 

[tad1]

There’s some really cool apps to use these days.
Also, posting pictures up on GON usually get you the ID pretty quick, some sharp folks on here!
JT