(of a tree) producing cones, and having leaves that do not fall off in the winter

An informal mix of trees and shrubs is preferable, with more coniferous than deciduous species. 最好是树木和灌木的随意混合，并且针叶树种多于落叶树种。

ancient woodland of mixed deciduous and coniferous trees 落叶树和针叶树混合的古老林地

A coniferous forest consists mainly of the types of evergreen trees (= ones that never lose their leaves) that produce fruit in the form of cones.

a coniferous forest 针叶林

The north is coniferous , serving the province's important pulp and paper industry. 北部是针叶林，服务于对该省来说很重要的纸浆和造纸业服务。