Evergreen

This article is about the type of plant. For other uses, see Evergreen (disambiguation).
A silver fir shoot showing three successive years of retained leaves.
Evergreen

In botany, an evergreen is a plant which has foliage that remains green and functional throughout the year.[1] This contrasts with deciduous plants, which lose their foliage completely during the winter or dry season. Consisting of many different species, the unique feature of evergreen plants lends itself to various environments and purposes.

  1. ^ "Evergreen". Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia. 2023-01-23. Retrieved 2024-06-07.