Trees of the Carolinian Forest: A Guide to Species Their Ecology and Uses

About this book

An illustrated reference of selected Eastern North American trees. This book identifies the 74 unique tree species of Canadas Carolinian Zone the temperate stretch of southern Ontario. The unusually lush Carolinian Zone is the northernmost range of the lofty Tuliptree the elusive Pawpaw the flamboyant Black Gum the brooding Butternut the Magnolia the Cucumbertree and many more deciduous species. This book offers valuable advice on how to identify preserve use and propagate each species including important notes on the qualities of each species wood natural enemies and value to wildlife. The Carolinian zone is rich in human population too -- one quarter of Canadas population resides here. The author tells us how we can protect and encourage these wonderful trees despite urban encroachment. Features: Complete alphabetical listing by common name Species fact sheets A history of each species A special look at native species Notes on preservation restoration and usage Hundreds of detailed species illustrations