Question

What is an evergreen tree why is the name evergreen appropriate for these trees?

Answer 1

They do not shed their leaves.

Most conifers are green all year and by keeping their leaves instead of regrowing them every year these plants save a tremendous amount of energy.

Answer 2

An evergreen tree is a tree that stay green year round.

This is an appropriate name for the tree because even in the winter time when there are harsh temperatures, the tree has all of its leaves and is still green.