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See Appendix 2, Leaf Key to Common Trees in Maryland.
Many other books are available to help in the study and identification of forest trees. Choose one that meets your needs. The following books are excellent references and should be readily available at your local library or book store:
- Elias, T.S. 1980. The Complete Trees of North America: Field Guide and Natural History. Outdoor Life/Nature Books. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co.
- Harlow, W.M. 1946. Fruit Key and Twig Key to Trees and Shrubs.New York: Dover Publications.
- Harrar, E.S., and J.G. Harrar. 1962. Guide to Southern Trees.New York: Dover Publications.
- Petrides, G.A. 1972. A Field Guide to Trees and Shrubs. Peterson Field Guide 11. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co.
- Sutton, A., and M. Sutton. 1992. The Audubon Society Nature Guides—Eastern Forests. New York: Chanticleer Press, Inc.
- Taylor, Norman. 1961.Taylor’s Guide to Trees. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co.
- Zim, H.S., and A.C. Martin. 1956. Trees. New York: Golden Press.
The two books below are also good references, but may be more difficult to find locally. To purchase a copy, contact the sources listed.
- Brown, Russell G., and Melvin L. Brown. 1972. Woody Plants of Maryland.Baltimore: Port City Press. (Available at some local bookstores and the University Book Center at the University of Maryland, College Park. Phone number: 301-314-BOOK. Fax number: 301-314-7858.)
- Taber, William S. 1995. Delaware Trees. Wilmington, DE: Associates International, Inc. (A great book that describes trees in the Mid-Atlantic region. It is only available through the Delaware Department of Agriculture Forest Service. Phone number: 302-739-4811. Fax number: 302-697-6245.)
For additional assistance, refer to other tree identification publications or the following websites:
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