Why Do Evergreens Retain Their Color All Year Long?

TORONTO - April 28, 2021 - PRLog -- There are a lot of trees to choose from but one of the most desired for residential landscaping happens to be the evergreen variety. Hemlocks, cedars, pines, and spruces are just a few common evergreens you can find around any home. Have you ever wondered why evergreens keep their looks all year long? Five Star Tree Services dives into the science between evergreen trees.

Tree Types

There are two main types of trees to choose from when home landscaping; evergreen trees and deciduous trees. They both gather energy from the sun and water via photosynthesis, but only one type stays vibrant all year, and that is evergreens. These tree types have very strong leaves that are generally long rolled needles. The waxy coating and the special shape allows the leaves of evergreen trees to store water more efficiently This allows them to retain their leaves and their color most of the year.

Do Evergreens Lose Their Leaves?

Evergreens do stay green most of the year and tend not to shed their leaves often. They do shed on occasion, however. Most evergreens will...

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