How do coniferous and deciduous forests differ?

There are also other ways of classifying trees like by their group of species “hardwood” and “softwood.” Not surprisingly, though, one can also regard an entire forest as either deciduous or coniferous. Foremost, one can call a tree deciduous when it loses its leaves during some parts or seasons of the year. read more

Deciduous forests have rich soil with a thick layer of humus (partially decomposed organic material). Coniferous forests tend to be located at high latitudes and altitudes (the taiga) and thus have harsher climates than deciduous forests which are located in more temperate climates. As well, deciduous forests lose their leaves in fall. read more

Deciduous Coniferous Trees. Some coniferous trees are also deciduous. Some, such as larch and tamarack (Larix spp.), have needles and cones but also lose their leaves in the fall. These trees typically grow wild in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 through 6. read more