Are there any deciduous plants that aren't trees?

Autumn may be synonymous with falling leaves in the northern hemisphere but Australia has hardly any native deciduous trees. We ask an expert why we mostly have ... But in Australia, plants have evolved in a much more variable climate, says Dr Bowman. Being deciduous is not a winning strategy. read more

Common examples of deciduous trees include oak, maple, and hickory trees. Oak trees are characteristic deciduous trees that lose their leaves in the fall and re-grow them in the spring. There are approximately 600 living species of oak trees. read more

Non-deciduous shade trees, or evergreens, do not drop their leaves during winter like deciduous trees, which lose their leaves before they become dormant. Evergreen trees do not leave a mess of leaves under their canopy like deciduous trees. read more