Which statement correctly describes an evergreen tree?

• A. a tree that sheds leaves in the winter
• B. a tree that does not lose its leaves in the winter and stays green all year round
• C. a tree that drops needles in winter
• D. a tree that changes color in spring

Answer: (B)

Evergreens keep their foliage year-round, staying green through winter and continuing to photosynthesize whenever conditions permit. This is why the statement describing not losing leaves in winter and staying green all year is the best match. Deciduous trees shed leaves in winter, so they wouldn’t stay green year-round. Some evergreens can shed older needles gradually but still retain foliage, rather than becoming bare. New growth in spring doesn’t mean the tree stops being evergreen or changes color dramatically; evergreen foliage remains green year after year.