Alaska Trees and Shrubs

arrived quickly and is in very good condition as stated on product page - book was wrapped in heavy protective paper inside of shipping box which was a nice, quality touch

This has been the BEST plant, tree, and brush/shrub identification book I've found yet! Although it doesn't have "flowers" or "berries" in the title, flowers and berries are in there (well, if they're a shrub, like wild roses, but not like irises or chocolate lillies)...Black and white sketches with a few color photographs, AK state map of distribution, some historical notes, and, sometimes, common uses are listed (although I haven't seen any medicinal uses). Vegetations grouped by family. Detailed description of the plant from the leaf to bark to twigs to flower to berry (if applicable) to wood (if applicable)...detailed enough to differentiate between two closely related species. Great reference book!

This is a bit weighty for backpacking, but a wonderful reference for all those plant photos when you get home. Very good photos and interesting text. Has both photos and excellent line drawings. The descriptions are as close to "everyday English" as botanical descriptions can be, so even the beginning botanist should find it very useful. This book isn't a "flower guide", but definitely takes care of all those otherwise unidentified shrubs (bushes) and trees. Highly recommended for the plant lover!

Living up here in Alaska. Very informative

It came in good condition and is pretty detailed. Was recommended by my professor.

EXCELLENT

This book is the only one generally available on the topic and it is, in general, an excellent book. It does a very good job of being accessable to non-experts and yet provides enough detail for serious botanists. The major criticism is that the map published with the original printing is no longer available. It is unfortunate, because it would have been an excellent resource. Another criticism is the very small maps for ranges of various plants. Aside from these points it is a good general guide. Of the many keys I have used in many different texts, the ones here are unique, combining a blend of taxonimic and non-taxonomic characteristics to make them useful and easy to follow. I was very impressed with the key for willows, which many books have a very difficult time with. The winter and summer keys were also helpful for many species. The black and white drawings are excellent and numerous. It packs a lot of information in a very small book.

This book contains a large amount of information about the trees and shrubs that grow in Alaska. I particularly appreciated the differentiating data and illustration of different seasonal forms. This book allowed me to accurately identify the trees and shrubs on my property, as well as basic information about my soil and subsoil based on the condition and density of these plants with the habitat information provided in this book. An invaluable resource for anyone living in the woods of Alaska!

写真やイラストに期待して購入しました。写真は全359Ｐ中前半に18Ｐ分だけ載っています。1Ｐに1～3カットの美しい写真ですが割合が少なく物足りません。（こういう写真ばかりの本が希望でした）イラストは多くの見開きに１カット以上見られますが白黒で葉や種子などをクローズアップしたもので植物全体が描かれたものは無いに等しいです。その植物が広いアラスカのどこに分布しているのかが一目でわかる分布図はわかりやすくてとても良かったです。英語が読めればアラスカの植物の事がわかりやすく紹介されている本だと思うので英語の勉強をしたくなったら利用しようと思います。写真やイラストを期待している人にはあまりおすすめできません。