Virtual Tree Walk
Virtual Tree Walk
Given by The Morton Arboretum’s Trinity Pierce
We had a lively discussion and learned a lot about Tree ID, Selection, and Care. Here are some resources for you.
Resources Tree Guides
- Michigan Trees, Burton BarnesThe Illustrated Book of Trees, William Grimm
- Trees of Illinois, Linda Kershaw
- Trees of Illinois, Stan Tekiel
- Tree Finder: A Manual for the Identification of Trees by Their Leaves, May Theilgaard Watt
- Native Trees of the Midwest, Sally S. Weeks
Online Information on Trees and Native Plants
- The Morton Arboretum Tree Selector
- The Morton Arboretum Trees and Plants List
- Chicago Region Trees Initiative – Tree Care
- CRTI Urban Canopy Summaries
- Illinois Wildflowers organizes the wildflowers of Illinois according to their habitats. It includes information on trees, shrubs, vines, and insects, as well as definitions of botanical and ecological terminology.
- IL – Common Trees of the Chicago Region
Many thanks to Trinity and Sharon for putting this event on.
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