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types of tree
evergreen
adjective an evergreen tree does not lose its leaves in winter:
• English ivy is evergreen and grows even during the winter.
deciduous
adjective a deciduous tree loses its leaves in winter:
• The oak is deciduous, but loses its leaves late in the year.
conifer
noun [ countable ] a tree such as a pine or fir that has leaves like needles and produces cones containing seeds:
• The owners have planted conifers along the fence in order to reduce the traffic noise. • a dwarf conifer
fruit tree
noun [ countable ] a tree that produces fruit that can be eaten:
• Fruit trees such as apples and pears can be pruned during the winter months.
sapling
noun [ countable ] a young tree:
• It's best to buy young saplings rather than fully-grown trees.
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