a tree whose leaves fall in the winter

A tree which loses all its leaves at some time during the year. These are primarily hardwoods such as oak, hickory, ash, sweetgum, but magnolia and American holly are evergreen hardwoods.

A tree that loses its leaves or needles during the fall and winter.

A tree that loses its leaves at the end of the growing season — typically in the fall — often showing great color while doing so.

Trees with flat leaves which are shed.

A tree that sheds its leaves annually.

One that sheds all its leaves in winter.