Deciduous and Evergreen Trees
⭐ MasteredDeciduous trees lose their leaves in autumn, while evergreens keep their leaves all year. Pines are evergreens and oaks are deciduous.
Leaves change colour when the green chlorophyll fades.
All about Deciduous and Evergreen Trees
Deciduous trees lose all their leaves in autumn and grow new ones in spring. Examples include oaks, maples and birches. Losing leaves helps trees survive cold winters and dry seasons when water is hard to get.
Evergreen trees keep their leaves all year round. Pines, firs and holly are common evergreens. Their needle-like or waxy leaves help them keep water in and survive cold conditions.
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Real-life uses of Deciduous and Evergreen Trees
- Providing wood for building furniture and paper
- Giving shade and shelter for wildlife
- Using evergreens for Christmas trees and hedges
Frequently asked questions about Deciduous and Evergreen Trees
Why do leaves change colour in autumn?
As days get shorter, trees stop making the green chlorophyll, so yellow and orange pigments that were already in the leaves show through.
Are all conifers evergreen?
Most conifers are evergreen, but larches are a notable exception because they lose their needles in autumn.
Do evergreen trees lose any leaves?
Yes. They shed older leaves gradually throughout the year rather than all at once.