Conifers are an important class of plants which are cone-bearing and belong to gymnosperms.
Most conifers are evergreen and a few genera include deciduous trees.
They are all woody plants, many of them are shrubs and others are gigantic and majestic trees.
Cones
The majority of the species are provided with glaucous grey or blue foliage while several others are yellow, gold or bronze, often changing to deeper tones in cold weather.
Some types of conifers bear berry-like cones rather than cones with evident scales.
The character of the foliage, woody structure and the balsamic odour are also identifying features of these plants.
Conifers are useful in ornamental horticulture as single specimens for shelter beds, the smaller ones for foundation planting around building, for hedging or screening or as Christmas trees.
Conifers are ideal for framing a garden. Several conifers are suited to rock and heather gardens.
Many conifers can be used in landscape design or for back ground groups.
Conifers grow well in high land.
Deep well-drained, moist and fertile soil is good for balanced growth of these plants.
Ornamental Purpose
Most conifers are symmetrical growers and require minimum pruning.
Not much care and attention are required by these plants unless attacked by insects, pests and diseases.
Transplanting of conifers is done in the spring season.
Multiplication of plants is accomplished by means of seeds, cuttings or grafting on the other stock.
The propagation of conifers for garden decoration and landscaping is mostly performed from useful and attractive horticultural cultivars which must be multiplied through cuttings and grafting.
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