What's the difference between a conifer, a spruce and a pine?

A conifer is any evergreen that reproduces via seeds disseminated via "cones": A spruce is a specific species of conifer, as is a pine, though there are many different kinds of spruces and pines. read more

A conifer is any evergreen that reproduces via seeds disseminated via "cones": A spruce is a specific species of conifer, as is a pine, though there are many different kinds of spruces and pines. read more

Conifers with large cones, such as eastern white pine trees, can be some of the messiest trees to grow, creating more landscape maintenance than some people care to engage in. Furthermore, it is a double whammy if you plant such a tree in a spot near where you park your car. read more

Pine is any conifer in the genus Pinus of the family Pinaceae. Pinus is the sole genus in the subfamily Pinoideae. Pine trees are evergreen, coniferous resinous trees or shrubs growing 3–80 m tall, with the majority of species reaching 15–45 m. read more