Book Review: Trees and Shrubs of Alberta
- Kayla Groening
- Nov 28, 2025
- 1 min read
Trees and Shrubs of Alberta
Kathleen Wilkinson
©1990
Lone Pine Publishing
Date Reviewed: November 28, 2025
Summary
This is an excellent beginner's guide to trees and shrubs in Alberta. It is written in easy-to-read, plain language that doesn’t require a degree in botany to understand. It is a perfect book for learning about common woody plants in Alberta.
What makes this book great:
Plain language
Coloured pictures
Descriptions of natural regions and habitats
Simple keys
Interesting information about each plant
What this book lacks:
Comprehensive list of trees and shrubs in Alberta
In-depth look at plant structures, development, and propagation
While this is not a book that I would take to the field to assist with plant identification, it is still a valuable resource and an excellent addition to my nature reference library.
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