Conifers are planted as shelterbelts, windbreaks, living snow fences and winter wildlife thermal cover on farms and in other rural areas. They bear cones and are sometimes called evergreens.

These small conifer trees for birds provide food and refuge in all seasons. These varieties are perfect for small landscapes.

Some people hate conifers. I find this difficult to understand ... well-turned-out look that commands attention. Cedar cones are very different, being squat to almost round as though something rather ...

The insects found inside the cones could be a threat to native conifer trees that serve an important role in Midwest ecosystems, CBP said. “Invasive insects are problematic because their pest ...