Deciduous Tree

Tree that sheds its leaves annually.

deciduous plant

A deciduous tree is a tree that sheds its leaves annually, typically in the autumn or winter.

/dɪˈsɪdjʊəs triː/

From Latin 'deciduus' meaning 'falling off', referring to the shedding of leaves.

Deciduous trees are like nature's recyclers - they lose their leaves each fall and grow new ones in the spring, like getting a fresh start!

Maple, oak, and birch are common examples of deciduous trees
Some deciduous trees can live for hundreds of years
The changing colors in autumn are due to pigments becoming visible as chlorophyll breaks down

What is a deciduous tree? A tree that sheds its leaves annually
When do deciduous trees lose their leaves? Typically in the autumn or fall
Why do deciduous trees shed their leaves? To conserve water and energy during colder months

leaf-shedding tree

evergreen tree

tree plant

oak maple birch elm

trunk branches leaves roots

forest woodland

natural object plant