Trees and Shrubs of Nevada and Placer Counties, California Redbud Chapter, California Native Plant Society Describes and illustrates with color photos over 200 species of trees, shrubs and woody vines growing in Nevada and Placer Counties —a small but widely–diverse segment of California rising in elevation from valley grasslands and foothill woodlands up through mountain meadows and conifer forests to the east side of the Sierra Nevada. Useful to backyard observers and casual hikers, as well as serious students and knowledgeable native plant enthusiasts. A versatile and accessible guide with clear botanical descriptions, anecdotes for the curious, reference to insects and wildlife, and a a list of places to see trees and shrubs of all varieties. Published 2014 by the Redbud Chapter of the California Native Plant Society and CNPS Press “I took a walk in the forest and came out taller than the trees.” Henry David Thoreau Goodding’s Black Willow Flannel Bush Incense Cedar
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Trees and Shrubsof Nevada and Placer Counties, California
Redbud Chapter, California Native Plant Society
Describes and illustrates with color photos over 200 species of trees, shrubs and woody vines growing in Nevada and Placer Counties —a small but widely–diverse segment of California rising in elevation from valley grasslands and foothill woodlands up through mountain meadows and conifer forests to the east side of the Sierra Nevada. Useful to backyard observers and casual hikers, as well as serious students and knowledgeable native plant enthusiasts.
A versatile and accessible guide with clear botanical descriptions, anecdotes for the curious, reference to insects and wildlife, and a a list of places to see trees and shrubs of all varieties.
Published 2014 by the Redbud Chapter of theCalifornia Native Plant Society and CNPS Press
“I took a walk in the forest and came out taller than the trees.”Henry David Thoreau
Goodding’s Black Willow Flannel Bush Incense Cedar
DIRECT ORDERS
Redbud Chapter, CNPSP.O. Box 2662 Nevada City, CA 95959 Land: 530-265-8197 Cell: 530-205-8866 Julie [email protected]
CNPS Press2707 K Street, Suite 1 Sacramento, CA 95816 [email protected] or(916) 447-2677, ext. 200www.cnps.org
“This is an effort by a team of passionate and dedicated California plant lovers … a book that belongs in every backpack while sauntering in the Sierra.”
Joe MedeirosProfessor Emeritus of Biology – Sierra College
“The indispensable guide to trees and shrubs of our central and northern foothills and Sierra. This is a must-have.”
Tripp MikichEl Dorado Chapter – CNPS
“Featuring hundreds of full color photos, the new book not only serves as a guide to wild trees and shrubs but also an inspiration to gardeners who want to incorporate more native plants into their suburban landscapes.”
Debbie ArringtonHome and Garden – Sacramento Bee
“How fortunate we are in this community to have enthusiastic people who can write, photograph, and work together for many months to express their passion for and knowledge of our native flora.”
Carolyn SingerAuthor – Deer in My Garden & The Seasoned Gardener
Trees and Shrubsof Nevada and Placer Counties, California
