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Ecophoto
Have you ever wondered why Evergreen trees don’t lose there needles and stay green in winter? Evergreen trees first came from cold climates. As time has went on they have became more and more popular in warmer climates. These trees have very strong leaves rolled up tight to make needles.The needles are long and kind of sharp which helps with keeping the tree healthy all year round because the shape allows the evergreens to conserve water, which is needed for photosynthesis. Since they have more water than their deciduous cousins, their needles stay green, and stay attached longer. Evergreen needles also have a very waxy coating that also helps save water during summer and winter. If the tree starts losing its needles this is not good because it signals the end of the life for the tree. These trees never regrow their needles. #BenU #Ecology #BIOL180 #Fall2019 #Image4
Ecophoto
Have you ever wondered why Evergreen trees don’t lose there needles and stay green in winter? Evergreen trees first came from cold climates. As time has went on they have became more and more popular in warmer climates. These trees have very strong leaves rolled up tight to make needles.The needles are long and kind of sharp which helps with keeping the tree healthy all year round because the shape allows the evergreens to conserve water, which is needed for photosynthesis. Since they have more water than their deciduous cousins, their needles stay green, and stay attached longer. Evergreen needles also have a very waxy coating that also helps save water during summer and winter. If the tree starts losing its needles this is not good because it signals the end of the life for the tree. These trees never regrow their needles. #BenU #Ecology #BIOL180 #Fall2019 #Image4