How do trees survive during the winter? They have bark. Bark provides insulation and protection against freezing and cracking during the winter. So, think of bark like a tough winter coat!

Deciduous is a special word for trees that lose their leaves in winter. Evergreen trees stay green all winter. They are forever green.

Pine is one of the most popular winter scents. Pine candles, Christmas trees, and even boiling pine needles can give your home a lovely pine smell.

What happens to trees in the wintertime?

When trees go dormant for the winter, it’s because they’ve sensed a shift in levels of daylight. It’s at this point that they begin making changes at the cellular level to become more tolerant of cold temperatures. A tree’s metabolism, and other internal processes, also slow down in order to conserve energy.

Trees are supposed to bring good luck, which is why to this day we still “knock on wood” for good luck. The tradition comes from long-ago pagans who tapped on tree trunks to summon the good spirits living inside.