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Evergreen forest in winter

An evergreen tree is a plant that has foliage that remains green and functional through more than one growing season, unlike deciduous trees that shed their leaves during certain seasons. Evergreen trees include most species of conifers, such as pine, spruce, and fir, as well as some broadleaf plants, such as live oak, holly, and eucalyptus. Evergreen trees are common in tropical rainforests, warm temperate climates, and frost-free regions. The term evergreen also refers to something that retains its freshness, interest, or popularity over time.

Other trees in the collection that share this property:

This northern white-cedar was field collected (yamadori) in northern Michigan.  The tree was purchased by the Krohn Conservatory in 2022 for the Fall Bonsai Show.  It has been in training since 2022.  The tree was styled by bonsai artist Jennifer Price during the 2022 Fall Bonsai Show.

It is a slanted, informal upright style.  The pot is rectangular, glazed, gold tone in color and is 5 inches deep.

This Ponderosa Pine tree was field collected, with permission, (yamadori) by Bonsai Society member Larry Jackel.  In 2004 it was a demonstration tree for the Bonsai Society of Greater Cincinnati and was won in a raffle by Society member Bill Katz who subsequently donated it to the Krohn Conservatory.

It is a slant style.  The pot is oval, unglazed, medium brown in color and is 3 inches deep.

This Japanese Yew was donated by longtime Bonsai Society member Dr. Aaron Perlman in 2010. 

It is in the informal upright style.  The pot is rectangular, unglazed, brown in color and is 5 inches deep.

Taxus cuspidata, the Japanese yew or spreading yew, is a member of the genus Taxus, native to Japan, Korea, northeast China and the extreme southeast of Russia.  They are relatively slow growing and can be very long-lived.  They are popular in public and home gardens.

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