National Audubon Society Field Guides

The most comprehensive field guide available to over 650 species of trees in North America’s eastern region—a must-have for any enthusiast’s day pack or home library—from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers.

Nearly 700 species of trees are detailed in beautiful, full-color photographs of leaf shape, bark, flowers, fruit, and fall leaves, and accompanied by informative text. Both compact and comprehensive, this is the ideal companion for beginner and advanced tree-peepers alike. 

Note: the Eastern Edition generally covers states east of the Rocky Mountains, while the Western Edition covers the Rocky Mountain range and all the states to the west of it.The author, Elbert L. Little, was Chief Dendrologist of the U.S. Forest Service. After retiring, he served as a Research Associate in the Department of Botany, U.S. National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.