Trees of Illinois Field Guide (Tree Identification Guides) - Softcover

Tekiela, Stan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591931533 ISBN 13: 9781591931539

Publisher: Adventure Publications, 2006

Synopsis

Learn to identify Illinois trees with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment.

With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don’t grow in Illinois. Learn about 124 species found in the state, organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree’s leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.

Book Features

• 124 species: Every native tree plus common non-natives
• Easy to use: Thumb tabs show leaf type and attachment
• Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes
• Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts
• Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images

This field guide includes beautiful photography, relevant information, and Stan’s expert insights. So grab Trees of Illinois Field Guide for your next outing―to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.

About this title

About the Author

Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guide series. Stan has authored more than 190 educational books, including field guides, quick guides, nature books, children’s books, playing cards and more, presenting many species of animals and plants. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.

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Green Ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Family: Olive (Oleaceae)

Height: 50-60' (15-18 m)

Tree: single straight trunk with ascending branches and irregular crown

Leaf: compound, 9-16" (22.5-40 cm) long, oppositely attached, made of 5-9 stalked leaflets, each leaflet 1-2" (2.5-5 cm) long, lacking teeth or with a very fine-toothed margin, on a very short leaflet stalk (petiolule), 1⁄8" (.3 cm) long

Bark: brown with deep furrows and narrow interlacing ridges, often appearing diamond-shaped

Fruit: green winged seed (samara), turning brown when mature, 1-2" (2.5-5 cm) in length, mostly round-ended, sometimes notched, in clusters, frequently remaining on tree into winter

Fall Color: yellow

Origin/Age: native, 75-100 years

Habitat: wet soils, along streams, lowland forest, shade

Range: throughout

Stan’s Notes: By far the most widespread of all Illinois ash trees, found throughout the state and most of the eastern U.S. Also called Red Ash because it was once thought that the Green Ash and Red Ash trees were separate species. These are now considered one species. Not as water tolerant as the Black Ash (pg. 199), but able to survive with its roots under water for several weeks early in spring. Often has a large unattractive growth (insect gall) at the ends of small branches that persists on the tree throughout the year. The strong white-colored wood is used to make baseball bats, tennis racquets, skis and snowshoes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Adventure Publications
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591931533
• ISBN 13: 9781591931539
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272