Learn about the two main types of trees in a mixed forest – deciduous trees that lose their leaves and coniferous trees with needles – explained clearly for young learners.
Hi there! Let's talk about two kinds of trees you can find in a mixed forest: deciduous trees and coniferous trees.
Deciduous trees are special because their leaves fall off when autumn comes. In autumn, the leaves change colors like red, yellow, and orange, and then they fall to the ground. When spring arrives, new leaves start growing again! Some examples are oak trees and maple trees.
Coniferous trees are a little different. Instead of normal flat leaves, they have pointy needles. These needles stay on the tree all year long, even in winter! These trees are also called evergreens. Pine trees and fir trees are examples of coniferous trees.
So, in a mixed forest, you can see both kinds of trees: the ones that lose leaves (deciduous) and the ones with needles that keep them all year (coniferous).
Isn't nature amazing?