Identifying the conifer trees most common to North America requires a close investigation of their needles, leaves, fruit, and flowers.

In this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee takes us through the different characteristics of coniferous trees found here in Indiana, particularly their foliage and the ...

Here are the most common coniferous or evergreen trees with needles. These trees are broken down into single and cluster attachments.

These small conifer trees for birds provide food and refuge in all seasons. These varieties are perfect for small landscapes.

Conifers also block sound rather effectively. This has something to do having needles rather than leaves, but a sound engineer will have to explain that to you.

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In the South, where the winters are mild, some of the broad-leaved trees are evergreen; that is, the leaves stay on the trees during winter and keep their green color. Only Some Trees Lose Leaves Most ...

This partly explains why most conifers leaves (needles) do not change colour. However, deciduous species generally have thinner leaves that are susceptible to cold temperatures.

The tamarack is a fascinating conifer tree with soft, green needles in summer and tiny, pinkish cones in early summer. In autumn, its needles turn golden and then drop, re-growing in spring.

Both types of trees produce less energy in the winter, but conifers have adaptations, such as a waxy coating to minimize water loss, that help them keep their needles year-round.