Some trees lose their leaves in autumn 🍂 because it gets too cold for them! They take a little nap until spring comes. 🌸 Other trees, like pine trees, keep their leaves all year because their leaves are like little green needles that don’t mind the cold! ❄️
It’s like how you wear a coat in winter, but some animals have fur all the time!
Trees that lose their leaves are called deciduous trees. 🍁 They drop their leaves in autumn to save energy because winter is too cold for them to grow. It’s like they’re hibernating! 🐻
Trees that keep their leaves, like pine or spruce trees, are called evergreen trees. 🌲 Their leaves are thin and waxy, so they don’t freeze easily. They can make food (photosynthesis) even in winter!
Trees lose or keep their leaves based on their adaptation to the environment. Deciduous trees (like oak or maple) shed leaves in autumn to conserve water and energy during winter. 🍂 Without leaves, they reduce water loss and avoid damage from freezing temperatures.
Evergreen trees (like pine or fir) have needle-like leaves with a waxy coating. 🌲 This helps them retain water and survive cold or dry conditions. They can photosynthesize year-round, giving them an advantage in harsh climates.
This is part of a tree’s survival strategy—some are built for seasonal changes, while others thrive in constant conditions.