Trees and Shrubs of Virginia

by Fred C. Swope and Oscar W. Gupton

Book Overview

This non-technical guide provides a description, habitat picture and close-up of flower and fruit for each of the selected species. The text outlines characteristic features, frequency and region of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813908868
• ISBN13: 9780813908861
• Release Date: January 1981
• Publisher: University of Virginia Press
• Length: 205 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Very informative book

I have really learned a lot about our local trees and shrubs with this book-Highly recommend to anyone who is interested in learning more about their local nature.

Excellent resource

I live in Virginia so when I saw this book it was a "must have." It has great photographs of the trees and shrubs, showing both the full size plant as well as close-ups of the leaves and either flowers or fruits. Information is given around how large the plants get, colors and shapes of leaves, pace of growth and other interesting facts. One thing that especially drew me to this book was that when a plant is non-native, they let you know by saying it was introduced from Asia or Europe or wherever. They also give some ideas such as plant x can be grown well into hedges or fruits are made into jellies, etc.

Excellent photography

This book helps to easily identify the various species of trees and shrubs that occur in the Virginia area. The descriptions are short, to the point and easily understood. Any one can enjoy this book and it is small enough to take on nature walks with the kids, or grandkids. In a very short time it makes even a notice seem like an expert in tree identification.