Conifers Of The Western States – Learn About Common West Coast Conifers

Conifers are evergreen shrubs and trees that bear leaves that look like needles or scales. The conifers of the western states range from fir, pine, and cedar to hemlocks, juniper, and redwoods. Read on for more information about western region conifers including West Coast conifers. Conifers of the Western States Conifers in California and other western states make up a large percentage of the forests, particularly in the higher elevations and across the Sierra Nevada mountains. Many conifers can be found near the coast as well.  The largest conifer family is the pine (Pinus) family including pine, spruce, and fir. Many species of pine are found among western region conifers. These trees have foliage that looks like needles and develop seed cones looking like scales whorled about a central axis. West Coast conifers in the pine family include: Ponderosa pine White fir Douglas fir Sugar pine Jeffrey pine  Lodgepole pine […]

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