Key Differences Between Pine and Oak Trees for Kids

Simple Comparisons: Conifers vs. Deciduous Trees

• Pines = conifers (needles, stay green winter); Oaks = deciduous (broad leaves, shed annually)
• Pine fruit = cones with seeds; Oak fruit = acorns (single seed)
• Family: Pine = Pinus; Oak = Quercus (Beech family)
• Pines prefer drier soils; Oaks often near streams