Coniferous vs. Deciduous
Coniferous trees Subalpine fir Douglas fir Shore pine Ponderosa pine
Conifers Habitats: Needle-like leaves Plains/high desert Bogs/swamps Coast Mountains Needle-like leaves Waxy coat that helps prevent water loss
Deciduous trees Vine maple Pacific dogwood Red alder Bitter cherry
Deciduous trees Habitats Broad leaves Wet areas Near streams, riverbanks, lakes Broad leaves Big leaves capture sunlight easily Leaves are easily damaged Die/fall off in autumn
Advantages How do conifers “leaves” help them? How do deciduous trees leaves help them? Can you make inferences based on the habitat of these trees?