evergreen

Evergreen is a term used to describe plants that keep their leaves all year round. This is in contrast to deciduous plants, which lose their leaves in the fall and grow new ones in the spring.

Evergreens are found all over the world, but they are most common in cold climates. This is because they are able to photosynthesise throughout the winter, even when there is no snow.

Some common evergreens include:

• Spruce: Spruces have long, pointed needles that grow in clusters.
• Fir: Firs have short, flat needles that grow in whorls.
• Pine: Pines have long, sharp needles that grow in pairs.
• Hemlock: Hemlocks have short, flat needles that grow in clusters.

Evergreens are important for many reasons. They provide food and shelter for wildlife, and they help to stabilise the soil. They are also popular Christmas trees.

An evergreen is a plant that retains its leaves year-round.