No leaves, Oh No!:
No leaves, Oh No! Coniferous trees do not have leaves like a Deciduous tree.
They have needles and scales instead.
The needles and scales are sticky and have a scent. Don’t eat them because they are poisonous!
Where are the seeds?:
Where are the seeds? In Pinecones!
The pinecone is a protection for the seeds that hide deep inside them.
You probably have eaten their seeds. They are called pine nuts. Yummy!
Do they have names?:
Do they have names? Yes, here are a few in Utah.
Pinon Pine
Utah Juniper
Blue spruce
Fir
And many, many, more!
One last cool fact!:
One last cool fact! Coniferous trees can out live me in cold weather.
Brrrrr!