Trees that lose their leaves in the winter are called deciduous trees. Here are some common examples:

Broadleaf Deciduous Trees:

* Maple: Sugar maple, red maple, silver maple

* Oak: Red oak, white oak, pin oak

* Birch: Paper birch, yellow birch, river birch

* Willow: Weeping willow, crack willow

* Ash: White ash, green ash, black ash

* Poplar: Cottonwood, aspen, balsam poplar

* Elm: American elm, slippery elm

* Cherry: Black cherry, sweet cherry

* Beech: American beech

* Sycamore: American sycamore

* Walnut: Black walnut, butternut

* Hickory: Shagbark hickory, pignut hickory

Note: Some trees, like the American holly, have evergreen leaves but lose their berries in the winter.

The loss of leaves in the winter is an adaptation that helps trees survive cold temperatures and conserve water.