Conifers (/ ˈkɒnɪfər /) are a group of seed plants, a subset of gymnosperms. They are mainly evergreen trees with a regular branching pattern, reproducing with male and female cones, …

Conifer, any member of the division Pinophyta, class Pinopsida, order Pinales, made up of living and fossil gymnospermous plants that usually have needle-shaped evergreen leaves and …

There are over 600 conifer species in the world, with conifer forests being predominant in many boreal and temperate regions in the Northern Hemisphere. Though conifers are most often …

May 9, 2024 · Conifers are a widely diverse classification of trees and shrubs. The one thing that all conifers have in common is that they produce seed-bearing cones. Conifers typically have …

Apr 18, 2025 · In fact, that’s what the word conifer means. It’s Latin for conus, meaning cone, and ferre, meaning bearing. It’s a cone-bearing plant. They all have two types of cones: females …

Jun 3, 2021 · What is a Conifer? A conifer is a plant that produces cones. Technically, a conifer is a gymnosperm, which is the scientific term for naked seed. Although Christmas trees are the …

Conifers are mostly evergreen trees or shrubs with scale-like leaves or needles and seed-bearing cones. Usually problem-free, cold-hardy, drought-resistant, low maintenance, conifers are …

Aug 21, 2025 · Conifers are a diverse group of trees and shrubs, recognized by their distinctive reproductive structures and foliage. These ancient plants predate many flowering plants and …

Welcome to the American Conifer Society Founded in 1983, the purpose of the organization is to promote the use of conifers in gardens and landscaping while educating the public about their …

Conifers are cone-bearing trees that have needle-like leaves and stay green all year long. Conifer species are found throughout the globe and the only large landmass they are absent from is …