Deciduous Trees

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Leaves fall off. Deciduous trees shed all their leaves in autumn before winter arrives. This helps them save energy and water when it's cold and snowy outside.

Spring brings new growth. When spring comes and it gets warmer, deciduous trees grow brand new leaves to catch sunlight and make food again.

Common in mild climates. You'll find lots of deciduous trees in places with four real seasons, like most of North America, Europe, and Asia where winters are chilly.

Opposite of evergreens. Unlike evergreen trees that keep their needles or leaves year-round, deciduous trees have a dramatic seasonal change that makes forests look totally different in each season.