DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Conifer trees grow in hilly areas and are evergreen in nature. They have needle-shaped leaves which help conifers to survive in cold, harsh climates. These leaves are tough and coated with a waxy outer coat. They also reduce water loss.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cuticle It is waxy coating covering the entire plant body surface. It is absent in roots, it prevents the loss of water through the surface of the plant body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The leaves of conifers protect from drought, snow and cold by employing unique design elements, including a needle shape, thick waxy rinds, and pores set in deep grooves in the needles.