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All About Conifers

Conifers are a common plant which can be found across the globe.  Characterized by their unusual needle-like “leaves” and cones, conifers are easy to identify.  If you were to take a quick glance into a wooded area, you would most likely see various conifers, which have also survived the Jurassic period.

Leaf Structure

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Conifers can be identified by one of their three different leaf structures.  The Pinaceae family which includes pine, spruce and fir trees grow needle-like leaves, while conifers of the Cupressaceae family (such as junipers and arborvitaes) grow scale-like leaves.  Lastly the Taxaceae family has a flat, feather-like leaf structure.

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A Conifer’s Cones

Conifer Cones Westchester Tree Life

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The word “conifer” means cone bearing.  Within a conifer’s cones lies the secret for conifer reproduction.

Conifer Life Cycle Westchester Tree Life

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While other plants produce flowers, conifers produce cones.  A single conifer produces both the male and female cones necessary for reproduction.  Male cones produce pollen while female cones contain seeds necessary for reproduction hidden between the female cone’s scales.

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A row of young conifers stand in front of a more mature conifer forest; via edbookphoto.photoshelter.com

 

 

 

Tree Feature: Captivating Conifers

Conifers are a form of evergreen, meaning they retain their color and leaves all year long!  Which of these captivating conifers are perfect for your design?

Whimsical Beauty

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How amazing is this texture?

The dense, silver-blue nettles of the “Blue Star” Juniper are a great way to introduce color into your landscape’s design.

Introduce Originality

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We love the shape of this conifer!

Are you looking for an eye-catching conifer to add to your backyard oasis?  The Dwarf Japanese Black Pine are always known to have original identifying factors!

 Add Something Romantic

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This Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar is a great way to break up a garden’s monotonous height distribution.  Give your yard a touch of romance!

Feathery Foliage

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Mix up the textures in your garden with the feathery foliage of the Zebrina Himalayan Pine.

Gorgeous Groundcover

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Add a pop of color with gorgeous silvery-blue groundcover!  Blue Chip Juniper is the perfect low-growing, low-spreading, eye-catching groundcover!