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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

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DISTRIBUTORS

American West Books1254 Commerce Way Sanger, CA 93657Phone: (559) 876-2170

Partners West1901 Raymond Ave SW Renton, WA 98057Phone: (425) 227-8486

DIRECT ORDERS

Redbud Chapter, CNPSP.O. Box 2662 Nevada City, CA 95959Phone: (530) 265-8197Julie [email protected]

The Trees and Shrubs book is the companion volume to Wildflowers of Nevada and Placer Counties, California – published 2007

“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

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Redbud Chapter, California Native Plant Society

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