Any1 got a link for tree types?!?

[YoungTreeGuy]

I've been cutting trees pretty much all my life as family company. Father broke his back last year falling off a roof (go figure). So now I find my self trying to keep the families good name going but often find trees I don't know what they are... Maple, Oak, Pine, I know all that but when they ask what kind... that's where they get me.

Any one got a link that can help with specific types so I can answer my customers questions and feel more informed myself? Feels more professional.

 

[TreePointer]

Here are a few tips to get you started:
http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=85568

 

[demographic]

I've been cutting trees pretty much all my life as family company. Father broke his back last year falling off a roof (go figure). So now I find my self trying to keep the families good name going but often find trees I don't know what they are... Maple, Oak, Pine, I know all that but when they ask what kind... that's where they get me.

Any one got a link that can help with specific types so I can answer my customers questions and feel more informed myself? Feels more professional.

I live in the UK so THIS book is aimed at Britian and northern europe but its an excellent resource anyway and covers a huge amount of native and also trees that have been brought into parks and gardens from all over the world.

Theres pages and pages of just oak for a start, and the other types of trees are just as well represented.
I imagine that for the most part it would also be applicable in the United States but its possible someone will come up with something better.

Regards Scott.

 

[JeffL]

I found this a few months back, and thought it was a great resource for ID'ing winter trees and shrubs!

http://www.portraitoftheearth.com/trees/specieslist.html

 

[TreePointer]

I found this a few months back, and thought it was a great resource for ID'ing winter trees and shrubs!

http://www.portraitoftheearth.com/trees/specieslist.html

That's a good one. Thanks for the link!

 

[Gizzard]

I've looked at this site a few times. Maybe will have something useful for ya. http://www.uky.edu/Ag/Horticulture/kytreewebsite/majorheaders/kytreeshome.htm

 

[S Mc]

JEFFL - The link to Portrait of the Earth tree ID is nothing short of fantastic! Thank you!! It has been added to my favorites. I like the addition of similar species and the differences, diagnostic key features and wonderful photos. You will never find one reference for every situation, but this is definitely a good one.

Sylvia

 

[YoungTreeGuy]

I found this a few months back, and thought it was a great resource for ID'ing winter trees and shrubs!

http://www.portraitoftheearth.com/trees/specieslist.html

Thanks, just got back ate dinner checked posts. Picked up some work for next week!

 

[treeseer]

Yeah the way they detailed the musclewood/ironwood issue with sidebyside twig studies; nice.

O and the best way to learn trees is to visit an arboretum that has them labeled and read the labels.

 

[brnchbrkr]

Dirr

http://books.google.com/books?id=VcIPyaWwaVcC&printsec=frontcover&dq=michael+dirr#PPA57,M1

http://books.google.com/books?id=CmKi3t5qZe4C&printsec=frontcover&dq=michael+dirr#PPA10-IA1,M1

 

[arbor pro]

http://books.google.com/books?id=VcIPyaWwaVcC&printsec=frontcover&dq=michael+dirr#PPA57,M1

http://books.google.com/books?id=CmKi3t5qZe4C&printsec=frontcover&dq=michael+dirr#PPA10-IA1,M1

NY should have an arborists association. Through them, you should be able to get plenty of resources specifically for your region. Also, you should have at least one, if not multiple universities with urban forestry programs. They should also have plenty of resources for tree identification - you might also be able to take a class if you'd like.

the advantage of using one of these resources is you'd only be learning about the species in your region and not about those that you'll likely never see in NY.

Another resource - contact the NY nurseryman's association. They will likely have books or magazines printed specifically for your area. In my area, the local landscaping companies are always handing out magazines with trees and shrubs for this area. They use them as sales literature and typically give them away free. If you collect a few from different years (they usually change them up from year to year), you will end up with a pretty good collection of identification resources. So, maybe start with a call to a reputable local landscaping/tree nursery company.

 

[ATH]

I have a links section on my website (click) that will lead you to several really good sites to help with tree ID.

 

[YoungTreeGuy]

NY should have an arborists association. Through them, you should be able to get plenty of resources specifically for your region. Also, you should have at least one, if not multiple universities with urban forestry programs. They should also have plenty of resources for tree identification - you might also be able to take a class if you'd like.

the advantage of using one of these resources is you'd only be learning about the species in your region and not about those that you'll likely never see in NY.

Another resource - contact the NY nurseryman's association. They will likely have books or magazines printed specifically for your area. In my area, the local landscaping companies are always handing out magazines with trees and shrubs for this area. They use them as sales literature and typically give them away free. If you collect a few from different years (they usually change them up from year to year), you will end up with a pretty good collection of identification resources. So, maybe start with a call to a reputable local landscaping/tree nursery company.

My dad broke his back last fall and I've done enough climbing for other companies around power to know how not to get zapped. But most my jobs are still coming in threw him... Simple enough he gives the job to a friend that I could eaisly do. Got a site for saftey power cuts so I can get certified.?