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To reduce moisture loss during winter.

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What are the leaves of a tree called?

The leaves of pine trees are called "needles" because of their unique shape: they are very thin and sharp at the tip. The shortleaf pine species is easy to identify.


Do pine trees have leafs?

No, Pine Trees have pine needles, not leaves


Are the needles pine trees its actually its leaves?

Yes - the 'needles' of pine trees are their actual leaves.


When does a pine tree shed its leaves?

All pine trees have flowers but they are insignificant.


Why do pine trees have needle shaped leaves?

because the geographical regions where the pine trees are growing would not allow them to have broad leaves and they have to conserve water also. In addition needle like leaves of the pine trees increase the photosynthetic surface area of these plants.


What is the name for a tree that doesn't shed its leaves in winter?

well, pine trees are a type of tree that keep their leaves all year round. pine trees have leaves that are almost more like little needles but not as sharp. we normally use pine trees as Christmas trees. there are probably other trees that don't lose their leaves as well, and I'm sure there are some that don't lose leaves until late Autumn or early winter. hope it helps :D Evergreens.


Why trees have needle like leaves?

The leaves of pine trees are needle-like.


What coulor does pine tree leaves turn in autumn?

Pine trees leaves do not change colour during autumn, as they are evergreen trees.


How evergreen pine trees survive in cold climate without losing their leaves?

Evergreen Pine trees do not have leaves,the are pine needles and the shape of the tree helps it to shed snow.


Do pine trees lose their leaves in winter?

No, pine trees do not have leaves. They have pine needles that have a waxy coat on them. People refer to them as pine leaves sometimes, but that isn't what they are.


What are some plants that only live in taiga?

the trees that grow leaves and the leaves that grow on trees


There are three pine trees and the wind is blowing north what way are the leaves blowing?

there are no leaves, only pine needles