Cone-bearing (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or part of trees or shrubs bearing cones and evergreen leaves.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Pine and spruce trees are classic examples of cone-bearing conifers commonly found in cold climates.
- Cone-bearing evergreen trees dominate the forested regions of northern Europe.
- Coniferous trees with their scale-like leaves and prominent cone-bearing habits form an ecologically and economically significant part of boreal ecosystems worldwide.
- Among cone-bearing gymnosperms are juniper and arborvitae shrubs used as hedges or for foundation planting in garden design.
- Trees classified as conifers with broadleaves also feature branches or sub branches adapted as smaller structures including spur shoots sometimes and clusters like but no clusters visible.