Conifer
Definition: Conifer
Conifer: Conifer noun a tree with long thin needle-shaped leaves and bearing seed in scaly cones. Most are evergreen. COMMENT: Conifers are members of the order Coniferales and include pines, firs, and spruce. They are natives of the cooler temperate regions, are softwoods, and often grow very fast. Their tough leaves are called needles and are resistant to cold and drought. They are frequently used in timber plantations. Growing conifers provides valuable timber and enhances forest management.