A conifer has needle shaped leaves. The cones are the seed bearers.
The needles of a conifer tree can be compared to leaves, as they serve a similar function in photosynthesis and transpiration. However, conifer needles tend to have a waxy coating and remain on the tree for multiple years, unlike deciduous tree leaves which are shed annually.
Needle-like
No
no. a conifer refers to a plant that produces cones. oaks do not produce cones. An oak is a deciduous tree that looses it's leaves in the fall. Most conifer (coniferous) trees do not loose their leaves (needles or scale like leaves) in the fall and are 'evergreen'. Quercus ilex the Holm oak is evergreen.
decidous
Yes, conifers have leaves. The definition of a conifer is : A cone bearing tree with tiny needlelike leaves.
You mean carniferous? It's a tree whose leaves change color during Fall. ~Kidiu
A conifer is typically an evergreen, it does not drop its' 'leaves' (needles or scales) as do deciduous trees. Blue Spruce, White Pine, and Douglas fir are examples of conifer trees. Think Christmas trees - they are conifers. A conifer is a cone bearing tree. Some conifers are deciduous for example the Larch.
Conifer leaves are needle-like or scale-like in shape and are typically evergreen. They are adapted to conserve water and withstand harsh environmental conditions such as cold temperatures and strong winds. Conifer leaves also contain chemical compounds that help deter herbivores and pests.
A conifer tree is a cone bearing tree. An example sentence would be: The pine tree is a conifer tree.
A cedar tree is a conifer.
well of course they lose their leaves every tree does thats why you go to school to learn these things