Conifers are cone bearing trees. Common conifers are Pine, Spruce and Cypress, (e.g. Leyland Cypress often used in hedges) and Cedars. The Yew tree is also classed within the conifer family despite producing berries rather than cones. Coniferous trees are distinctive in having needles as opposed to leaves and being evergreen rather than deciduous, ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21605