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Deciduous versus evergreen... what are the advantages of each?
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Posted by noki (My Page) on Thu, Feb 2, 12 at 22:33
| Deciduous needles versus evergreen needles... what are the advantages of each for a tree? Disadvantages? In terms of evolution, survival, growth? |
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RE: Deciduous versus evergreen... what are the advantages of each
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| I find deciduous conifers very intriguing because they are quite a paradox to anyone who is not experienced with conifers. They think all conifers are evergreens, so it's really cool to get the fall display of deciduous conifers & also impress your novice friends with your "dead evergreen" ;-) However, evergreen conifers have their benefits as well. For example, if there were no evergreen trees, think how dull your garden would be in the winter--totally barren. To me, they both have excellent and diverse aspects that they should both be planted in abundance in every garden.
But, then again, this is the conifer forum & I'm biased! Good question, Noki. -Sam |
RE: Deciduous versus evergreen... what are the advantages of each
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- Posted by botann z8 SEof Seattle (My Page) on
Fri, Feb 3, 12 at 13:20
Deciduous conifers planted to the south or west of the house, let the winter light in and provide summer shade. Real important in our damp winter climate.
Mike |
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