The National Arbor Day Foundation has a resource available to help identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process.

“What Tree Is That?” is a useful 72-page pocket guidebook that helps distinguish different characteristics of many species of trees in Maine and the Eastern and Central regions of the United States. The book also includes dozens of detailed drawings which accurately illustrate the specific shapes and textures of different leaves, needles, acorns, berries, seed pods, cones, and other identifying features.

To obtain a tree identification guide, send your name and address and $3 for each guide to “What Tree Is That?” The National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, Neb. 68410. You may also order the book online at www.arborday.org.