I have that too and like it, it does have limitations, it helps a lot if one has some idea what a tree might be, otherwise very slow going.Collins 'A Field Gide to the Trees of Britain and Norther Europe' by Alan Mitchell which is all drawings
I have that too and like it, it does have limitations, it helps a lot if one has some idea what a tree might be, otherwise very slow going.Collins 'A Field Gide to the Trees of Britain and Norther Europe' by Alan Mitchell which is all drawings
I have that too and like it, it does have limitations, it helps a lot if one has some idea what a tree might be, otherwise very slow going.
I've found an approach to plant id that works well for me; I flick through a book called 'the wild flowers of the British isles' which is rich in illustrations though poor in other detail - but quickly allows me to narrow down what a plant might be. Then I can easily confirm identification on a website www.wildflowerfinder.org.uk which has an unbelievable amount of detail.My plant ID has come on leaps and bounds recently
Is it one of those trees you see everywhere now? Field maple was one of those for me.
To be honest I don't think you'll find better guides than the two Collins ones below:
Collins Tree Guide by Owen Johnson
Buy Collins Tree Guide 1 by Owen Johnson (ISBN: 9780007207718) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.www.amazon.co.uk
British Trees: A photographic guide to every... by Sterry, Paul
Buy British Trees: A photographic guide to every common species (Collins Complete Guide) by Sterry, Paul (ISBN: 9780007236855) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.www.amazon.co.uk
Part of my native plants database that I'm building (have been for a few years and probably will be till I die) includes the native tree species and what they are and have been used for; I can email you relevant section if you want it.
To be honest I don't think you'll find better guides than the two Collins ones below:
Collins Tree Guide by Owen Johnson
Buy Collins Tree Guide 1 by Owen Johnson (ISBN: 9780007207718) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.www.amazon.co.uk
British Trees: A photographic guide to every... by Sterry, Paul
Buy British Trees: A photographic guide to every common species (Collins Complete Guide) by Sterry, Paul (ISBN: 9780007236855) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.www.amazon.co.uk
Part of my native plants database that I'm building (have been for a few years and probably will be till I die) includes the native tree species and what they are and have been used for; I can email you relevant section if you want it.