Coniferous trees, also known as evergreens, do not have leaves but instead have needles and scales that are sticky and scented. They produce their seeds inside protective pinecones, and some common coniferous trees in Utah include pinon pine, utah juniper, and blue spruce. Unlike deciduous trees, coniferous trees can withstand cold weather and outlive humans in such conditions.

1. Coniferous Trees
Also known as “Evergreens”

2. No leaves, Oh No!
Coniferous trees do not have leaves
like a Deciduous tree.
They have needles and scales instead.
The needles and scales are sticky and
have a scent. Don’t eat them because
they are poisonous!

3. Where are the seeds?
In Pinecones!
The pinecone is a
protection for the seeds
that hide deep inside
them.
You probably have
eaten their seeds. They
are called pine nuts. Yumm

4. Do they have names?
Yes, here are a few in Utah.
Pinon Pine
Utah Juniper
Blue spruce
Fir
And many, many, more!

5. One last cool fact!
Coniferous
trees can
out live me
in cold
weather.
Brrrrr!

6. One last cool fact!
Coniferous
trees can
out live me
in cold
weather.
Brrrrr!