Coniferous trees are very common in the taiga biome. This is why it is often referred to as the boreal forest. These types of trees include Douglas Fir, White Spruce, and Hemlock. There are also lots of lichen and moss that grow in the taiga biome. They offer a great source of food for the insects that live in this environment.
Because the climate of the taiga is very cold, there is not a large variety of plant life. The most common type of tree found in the taiga is the conifer--trees that have cones. Four kinds of conifers are common in the taiga. Three of the common conifers are evergreens; spruce, fir, and pine. The fourth common conifer is the tamarack, or larch, a deciduous tree. Under certain conditions, broadleaved trees, such as birch and aspen, are able to survive the harsh climate of the taiga.
The Eastern red ceder, the wood of the eastern red ceder is very durable and is often used for fence posts. It contains an oil that repels moths to protect itself.The eastern red ceder can grow in any type of soil and will still live to be many decades old.The eastern red ceder grows in the shape of a pyramid to resist wind during the harsh winters.
The White Fir, is a very strong tree with sturdy branches. This tree can grow 60-100 feet tall and can live for 300 years. This tree can help many animals survive throughout the harsh winters. Squirrels like to eat the seeds off of the trees bark and porcupines can gnaw on the trees stump for food.
White Spruce The needle-like leaves attached to the common spruce trees are used to hold in moisture. The branches help protect it from the elements. The needles help the animals survive the winter. The large base of the branches help it in the wind.
Because the climate of the taiga is very cold, there is not a large variety of plant life. The most common type of tree found in the taiga is the conifer--trees that have cones. Four kinds of conifers are common in the taiga. Three of the common conifers are evergreens; spruce, fir, and pine. The fourth common conifer is the tamarack, or larch, a deciduous tree. Under certain conditions, broadleaved trees, such as birch and aspen, are able to survive the harsh climate of the taiga.
The Eastern red ceder, the wood of the eastern red ceder is very durable and is often used for fence posts. It contains an oil that repels moths to protect itself.The eastern red ceder can grow in any type of soil and will still live to be many decades old.The eastern red ceder grows in the shape of a pyramid to resist wind during the harsh winters.
The White Fir, is a very strong tree with sturdy branches. This tree can grow 60-100 feet tall and can live for 300 years. This tree can help many animals survive throughout the harsh winters. Squirrels like to eat the seeds off of the trees bark and porcupines can gnaw on the trees stump for food.
White Spruce The needle-like leaves attached to the common spruce trees are used to hold in moisture. The branches help protect it from the elements. The needles help the animals survive the winter. The large base of the branches help it in the wind.