Deciduous vs. evergreen—explain?
A deciduous plant loses its foliage in cold weather, when there are colder temperatures and shorter days. Decreased sunlight slows photosynthesis. Evergreen trees and shrubs lose foliage but replace leaves and needles simultaneously. Hard to believe? Look under a Magnolia grandiflora, which by the way is high maintenance, since you’re always raking leaves if you want a clean understory.
