Exploring Trees and Equity in Boston through Literature: Identification and Tree Care Guides
Learn about tree and nature equity in Boston and trees in literature and art. Developed in partnership with Speak for the Trees.
Identification Guides at the BPL
The World Encyclopedia of Trees by ISBN: 9780754834755Publication Date: 2020-11-21
National Audubon Society Trees of North America by ISBN: 9780525655718Publication Date: 2021-04-06
Essential Native Trees and Shrubs for the Eastern United States by ISBN: 9781623545031Publication Date: 2018-02-06
A Beginner's Guide to Recognizing Trees of the Northeast by ISBN: 9781682681107Publication Date: 2017-10-03
Bark by ISBN: 9781684580316Publication Date: 2020-10-16
Tree Care Guides at the BPL
Essential Native Trees and Shrubs for the Eastern United States : The Guide to Creating a Sustainable Landscape (eBook) by Publication Date: 2018
New England Getting Started Garden Guide by ISBN: 9781591866107Publication Date: 2014-10-14
The Tree Care Primer by ISBN: 9781889538297Publication Date: 2007-05-01
Tree care that really works by Publication Date: 2012
Trees and Shrubs for Northern Gardens by ISBN: 9780915679072Publication Date: 2000-03-15
Online Identification Guides
Go Botany from Native Plant Trust
Plant and tree identification by key characteristics
Trees of Massachusetts
Tree identification guide from iNaturalist. You can download an identification app from the iNaturalist website.
UMass Extension Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry Program
Online tree and plant identification resources curated by the University of Massachusetts Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment
USDA Plants Database
Search for trees and plants by characteristics, state, common name, and other criteria.