The Arbor Day Foundation has a booklet that helps people identify
trees in a simple, step-by-step process. The booklet, What Tree
is That?, is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit tree
What Tree Is That? is a fun, easy-to-use tree identification
guide that features hand-drawn botanical illustrations
highlighting the distinct characteristics of many tree species.
Nature lovers and professional arborists alike have called this
pocket field guide one of the most user-friendly resources to
have. Its beautiful, full-color illustrations are in precise
detail to depict natural colors, shapes and textures, so users
can make a positive species identification in just a few easy
The Arbor Day Foundation offers this booklet to help people
identify trees in Pennsylvania and throughout
the Eastern and Central regions of the United States. What Tree
Is That? uses a unique step-by-step approach to identify the
species of each tree. The booklet explains what to look for in
the shape of the leaves and differences in the leaf stems and
twig structures, specifics on the fruits and flowers and the
details of buds and bark.
"Our What Tree Is That? pocket brochure is an ideal resource to
help people develop a greater appreciation for trees," said John
Rosenow, founder and chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation
. "The Arbor Day Foundation strives to help people enjoy and
appreciate trees, and we feel our pocket field guide will do
What Tree is That? is also available as an online interactive
version at arborday.org. The Arbor Day Foundation offers this
unique, one-of-a-kind online tool so people can identify trees
using the internet.
To obtain a tree identification guide in full color, send your
name and address and $5 for each guide to What Tree Is That?,
Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska City, NE 68410. You can also
order the book online at arborday.org.